NYC’s Architectural Renaissance: Q&A With TJ Gottesdiener

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Commercial Observer caught up with T.J. Gottesdiener, an architect and managing partner in the New York office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Here’s what he told us about his favorite architecture in New York.

0:27 – The architecture renaissance happening today in Gotham.
1:44 – Midtown East Rezoning and what it means.
2:33 – 35 Hudson Yards and SOM’s relationship with Related Companies.
3:41 – Why the most successful developers are the ones interested in the nitty-gritty of design.
4:28 – The pride of moving into 7 WTC after designing the building.
5:03 – How Time Warner Center revitalized Columbus Circle and paved the way for Billionaire’s Row.

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