The 550 Garden
The 550 Garden Overview
Best for: Cocktail Parties, Fundraising & Non-Profit, Product Launches, Receptions, Screenings, Seated Dinner, Shows, Trade Shows
Venue Type: Garden, Historic
Features: Garden, Handicap Accessible, In-House Av/Tech, Outdoor Space, Tables & Chairs, Wireless Internet
General Capacity: 550
Why We Love It
One of the most thoughtful green spaces in the city at the foot of one of the most iconic buildings, this outdoor area is covered by a 70′ tall glass canopy, with surroundings of terraced greenery and naturally curved inlets (“eddies”) for unique observational seating. It’s modern, it’s iconic, it’s natural, it’s urban.
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Snøhetta led the redesign of the public realm and exterior renovations to 550 Madison, the postmodern landmark in Midtown Manhattan.
Originally built in 1984 for single-tenant occupancy, the reimagined tower and public space renew this icon as a state-of-the-art, multi- tenant office tower, a model of sustainable adaptive reuse for the contemporary workforce and ever-changing city. The design re-envisions the building’s public space as an expanded, densely vegetated Garden. The transformation draws upon the building’s architectural heritage, the activity of the neighborhood, and the natural history of the region.
One-half acre in size connecting the adjacent streets, the leafy landscaped Garden is visible from the street and framed through the vast 60-foot-high retail spaces with views of The Garden on both the ground and mezzanine retail floors.
The 550 Garden Spaces
The 550 Garden
Capacity Seated: 280, Standing: 550
The largest green space in Midtown East, this modern, newly renovated public garden features a 70 ft. tall glass canopy, providing a covered open-air space perfect for a variety of events. Ground-level space eliminates the need for elevator use for load-in and guests; includes the use of all Garden furniture; and public WiFi available with the capacity to connect to an ethernet drop. Total Square Footage: 21,300.
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The 550 Garden
550 Madison Avenue,
New York, New York
10022