Pygmalion Photographs the Grimshaw-Designed Fulton Center

The Fulton Center, designed by Grimshaw Architects and Arup, has been photographed by the Greek photographer, Pygmalion Karatzas. The Transit hub is located in lower Manhattan, and it was opened in 2014. The photographs portray the building within Manhattan’s vivid urban context.

Fulton Center | Grimshaw Architects

The Fulton Center Transit Hub serves 300,000 commuters and connects 11 of the busiest subway lines. It was designed as a catalyst for the redevelopment of lower Manhattan. It acts as a vital link between the growing residential sector and the commercial zone in lower Manhattan. The central concept of its design is the conical dome that brings in natural light. The large-scale atrium, which can be seen through the transparent facade, redirects the sunlight into the building.

Grimshaw Architects, Arup, and James Carpenter Design Associates collaborated to create an integrated artwork, called the Sky Reflector-Net, which is suspended on the conical dome. The work of art is suspended with the help of 112 tension cables, 224 high-strength cords, and 10,000 stainless steel components.

The Interior of The Fulton Center:

Karatzas has captured the dynamic interiors of the transit hub, while also focusing on the main feature of the building—the conical dome. The central atrium has been captured in many different angles. The connections to the underground routes have been photographed, showcasing the various salient features of the project. The attention to detail is made evident by the images of widened passageways, elevators, and the signage that lead people to the subway lines. The influence of the adjacent cast-iron structures on the design of the Fulton Center is clearly evident in Karatzas’ photographs. Pygmalion Karatzas has managed to capture Fulton Center and the many ways in which it enhances the neighborhood and the lives of the commuters. The photographs, like the design, celebrate the history of the city while also looking towards the future.