United Nations Secretariat

Recladding the Secretariat tower allowed designers to bring back the glazing’s original look while improving energy performance and security.

United Nations Secretariat

Location: 1 United Nations Plaza New York, NY
Owner: United Nations New York, NY
Design Architect, Architect of Record: HLW International New York, NY
Architects: Le Corbusier; Oscar Niemeyer; Wallace Harrison
Architect of Record, Facade: R.A. Heintges & Associates New York, NY
Engineering Consultant: Ove Arup & Partners Consulting Engineering New York, NY
Construction Manager: Skanska,USA Queens, NY
Curtain Wall Consultant: R.A. Heintges & Associates New York, NY
Miscellaneous Iron Fabricator & Erector: Empire City Iron Works Long Island City, NY
Curtain Wall Fabricator and Erector: Benson Industries New York, NY