The iconic sphere within a glass cube of the Rose Center for Earth and Space redefines this landmark cultural institution for the twenty-first century. The technical virtuosity and extreme clarity of the curtainwall, the soaring interior space and the articulated spatial experience inspire an appreciation of the wonders of our universe and the power of scientific inquiry.

© Jeff-Goldberg

Architects: Polshek Partnership (Ennead Architects)

Location: 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, United States

Design Partners: James S. Polshek FAIA, Todd H. Schliemann FAIA

Partner In Charge: Joseph L. Fleischer FAIA

Area: 379000.0 ft2

Project Year: 2000

Photographs: Jeff-Goldberg, Richard-Barnes, Aislinn-Weidele
Project Manager: Tyler H. Donaldson AIA

Senior Designer: David Wallance AIA

Project Architect: Kala Somvanshi AIA

Core Design Team: Judi Bauer, John Jordan, John Lowery, Craig McIlhenny, V. Guy Maxwell, Charmian Place, William Van Horn, Matt Viederman, Jo Walker

Design Team: Charlene Andreas, Ruth Berktold, Anya Bokov, Charles Brainerd, Lori Brown, Elina Cardet, Minsuk Cho, Greg Clawson, Maria Cruz, Carlos Espinosa, John Fernandez, Marius Gailin, Lelia Gilchrist, Hau Hsu, Jason Johnson, Francelle Lim, Kate Mann, J. Massey, Craig Mutter, Joseph Puma, Dori Raskin, Michael Regan, Marco Salcedo, Kathleen Smith, Dorota Szwem, Mark Thaler, William Truitt, ...