Manhattan's first new subway line in 50 years improves the comfort and safety of riders and is focused on sustainability and maintainability.
As the architects on a diverse multi-disciplinary team led by a DMJM-Harris/Arup joint venture, FXCollaborative designed Manhattan's first new subway line in 50 years—the Second Avenue Subway line. The project eased congestion on the nearby Lexington Avenue line and provides a much-needed connection to mass transportation for the East Side. The new line spans 8.5 miles and includes 16 new stations with identities unique to their neighborhoods. Consistent throughout the line is the attention to environmental responsibility and maintainability. For example, heat removal is optimized through the use of under-platform and over-track exhaust systems, which will greatly reduce the burden on the ventilation and chiller systems and improve the comfort level and safety of passengers.
72nd Street Station
72nd Street Station
72nd Street Station
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