Winter Garden, Brookfield Place – New York, New York

The Winter Garden is probably the most dramatic feature of Brookfield Place. The 120-foot tall 10-story glass pavilion opened in 1988 as part of the World Financial Center and was heavily damaged during the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center.

Rebuilt in 2002, the Winter Garden was the first significant structure to be restored following the attacks. Concerts, ballets, and even a circus performed among the 40ft tall Washingtonia Robusta palm trees.

While not as architecturally unique as the neighboring Oculus Center, the Winter Garden injects much-needed humanity and warmth into the development. It may be the only topical experience the average New Yorker gets during the cold winter.

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