Pier 15
Pier 15, New York, NY
SHoP Architects
Part of the East River Waterfront project encompassing 14 million sf of public space, Pier 15 takes cues from New York City’s tradition of two-story recreation piers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Open recreation space is elevated to a second level deck, restoring views of the waterfront, harbor, bridges, and nearby historic ships. The second level also frees space below for ship docking, popular cafes, a maritime education forum and a stepped “lookout,” allowing Pier 15 to function as both a park and a working pier.