550 Madison Avenue, the Philip Johnson-designed 37-story office tower, completed in 1984 and often considered the world’s first postmodern skyscraper, is one of those Midtown buildings iconic enough now to be known by its address.
Three local food vendors have opened at a new half-acre public park on the ground floor of 550 Madison Avenue, an office tower located between East 55th and 56th streets in Midtown Manhattan, according to a spokesperson.
The Olayan Group has signed up three local food and beverage brands to operate the retail kiosks within the new, half-acre public garden at 550 Madison Avenue, the landmarked office building located between East 55th and 56th streets in Midtown Manhattan.
The new public garden at Philip Johnson’s 550 Madison Avenue building opened this week, the final component of the postmodern landmark’s renovation led by the Olayan Group. Designed by Snøhetta, the lush privately-owned public space (POPS) is located adjacent to 550 Madison in a formerly enclosed mid-block passageway.
