From May 10 to 22, various design displays, discussions and walking tours are slated in Lower Manhattan — including some that are free for NYCxDESIGN. The annual programming is led by the city's Economic Development Corporation.
NYCxDESIGN also launched a new "Downtown Design District" in collaboration with the Alliance for Downtown New York business improvement district.
MVVO ART - AD ART SHOW 2019
When: April 29 - May 31
Where: The Oculus At Westfield World Trade Center
What: Curated works from artists in advertising and design displayed on digital screens at the Oculus. All art available for purchase.
Free
Zaha Hadid Design Pop-Up
When: May 10 - 22, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 1 Fulton Street
What: Showcase of Zaha Hadid's design objects with pop-up store 10 Corso Como.
When: May 10 - 22, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 1 Fulton Street
What: Showcase of Zaha Hadid's design objects with pop-up store 10 Corso Como.
Free
Talks:
The Woolworth Building - Designing for the Next Generation
When: May 13, 6 p.m.
Where: Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, 16th Floor
What: Discussion of how the Woolworth Building is being re-used by Alex Saltzman of Alchemy Properties and Clayton Whitman of Callison RTKL. The Woolworth Building underwent a condo conversion. Followed by guided office tour.
The Woolworth Building - Designing for the Next Generation
When: May 13, 6 p.m.
Where: Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, 16th Floor
What: Discussion of how the Woolworth Building is being re-used by Alex Saltzman of Alchemy Properties and Clayton Whitman of Callison RTKL. The Woolworth Building underwent a condo conversion. Followed by guided office tour.
Free
Fueling Change Through Design
When: May 14, 4 p.m.
Where: Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, 16th Floor
What: Workshop on envisioning a product launch in New York. The creative exercise will give an inside look at CallisonRTKL designers' process.
When: May 14, 4 p.m.
Where: Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, 16th Floor
What: Workshop on envisioning a product launch in New York. The creative exercise will give an inside look at CallisonRTKL designers' process.
Free
Brands Bringing It - Dissecting 'Phygital' Retail Experiences
When: May 14, 6 p.m.
Where: Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, 16th Floor
What: Discussion with people from SoulCycle, Nike SNKRS and InStyle Magazine about brands, consumer behavior, trends they predict.
Brands Bringing It - Dissecting 'Phygital' Retail Experiences
When: May 14, 6 p.m.
Where: Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, 16th Floor
What: Discussion with people from SoulCycle, Nike SNKRS and InStyle Magazine about brands, consumer behavior, trends they predict.
Free
Tours:
9/11 Memorial & World Trade Center: Architecture, Urban Planning and History with AIANY
When: May 11, 10 a.m.
Where: Southwest corner of Broadway and Vesey Street (by St. Paul's Chapel)
What: Tour of World Trade Center site on the master plan, design and development. Tour ends with a cocktail at Eataly's Osteria della Place.
9/11 Memorial & World Trade Center: Architecture, Urban Planning and History with AIANY
When: May 11, 10 a.m.
Where: Southwest corner of Broadway and Vesey Street (by St. Paul's Chapel)
What: Tour of World Trade Center site on the master plan, design and development. Tour ends with a cocktail at Eataly's Osteria della Place.
Cost: $25, Students $15
Architectural Tour of the Oculus at Westfield WTC
When: May 22, 5 - 6 p.m. Meet at 4:50 p.m.
Where: Westfield World Trade Center, 185 Greenwich Street
What: Walking tour led by Isolde Brielmaier, the executive director of and curator of Arts, Culture & Community. First come, first served for 15 people.
Architectural Tour of the Oculus at Westfield WTC
When: May 22, 5 - 6 p.m. Meet at 4:50 p.m.
Where: Westfield World Trade Center, 185 Greenwich Street
What: Walking tour led by Isolde Brielmaier, the executive director of and curator of Arts, Culture & Community. First come, first served for 15 people.
Free
Discover the Water Street Corridor w/ AIANY
When: May 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at Water St. & Pine St., in plaza south of Wall Street Plaza (88 Pine St.)
What: Walking tour focusing on modern aspects of the Financial District. Final stop at 10 Corso Como.
Discover the Water Street Corridor w/ AIANY
When: May 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at Water St. & Pine St., in plaza south of Wall Street Plaza (88 Pine St.)
What: Walking tour focusing on modern aspects of the Financial District. Final stop at 10 Corso Como.
Cost: $25, Students $15