Columbus Circle

Commissioned by the Municipal Arts Society, this urban design study is a proposal to reinvent Columbus Circle as a crossroads in the city.

The design proposes removing the top layer of the circle, creating a gateway to the subway lines below. Like opening a pocket watch, the subterranean workings of New York City and its intricate transportation network are revealed. A tourist information/ticketing center and are integrated into the subway level and serve as a destination for visitors and residents. The outermost periphery of Columbus Circle, imagined as an extension of Central Park, is redefined by trees, roadways, and landscaping.