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Columbus Circle is one of New York City’s original IRT stations, dating from 1904. A primary transit hub, it serves more than 200,000 riders daily and is the eighth busiest in Manhattan.

Dattner Architects’ renovation organizes, rehabilitates, and restores this sprawling, multi-level subway station complex at the intersection of the original Broadway Line (No. 1 Line) and the more recent IND subway (A, C, B, and D Lines).  The renovation was planned to allow this high-volume station to remain operational throughout the construction. The design team worked in close collaboration with the MTA in order to keep all lines functioning, and platforms accessible and safe throughout the project.

Columbus Circle is one of New York City’s original IRT stations, dating from 1904. A primary transit hub, it serves more than 200,000 riders daily and is the eighth busiest in Manhattan.

Dattner Architects’ renovation organizes, rehabilitates, and restores this sprawling, multi-level subway station complex at the intersection of the original Broadway Line (No. 1 Line) and the more recent IND subway (A, C, B, and D Lines).  The renovation was planned to allow this high-volume station to remain operational throughout the construction. The design team worked in close collaboration with the MTA in order to keep all lines functioning, and platforms accessible and safe throughout the project.

Historic Columbus Circle Station Restored

A new retail galleria lines the subway passage between the West 57th and West 58th Street entrances, providing amenities for straphangers. An additional entrance at West 60th Street and Broadway eases passenger flow, and new elevators provide ADA accessibility to all platforms. Throughout the station, artwork was coordinated through the MTA Arts & Design program.

A new retail galleria lines the subway passage between the West 57th and West 58th Street entrances, providing amenities for straphangers. An additional entrance at West 60th Street and Broadway eases passenger flow, and new elevators provide ADA accessibility to all platforms. Throughout the station, artwork was coordinated through the MTA Arts & Design program.

Site specific murals by the late American artist Sol LeWitt grace the floors and walls of the rehabilitated station.
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At the time, one of the largest and most complex projects undertaken by Arts for Transit, the MTA engaged renowned artist Sol LeWitt to create unique pieces for the Columbus Circle Station.
At the time, one of the largest and most complex projects undertaken by Arts for Transit, the MTA engaged renowned artist Sol LeWitt to create unique pieces for the Columbus Circle Station.
At the time, one of the largest and most complex projects undertaken by Arts for Transit, the MTA engaged renowned artist Sol LeWitt to create unique pieces for the Columbus Circle Station.
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Titled "Whirls and twirls (MTA)," the artwork is 53 feet wide by 11 feet high and consists of 250 porcelain tiles, in six colors, each cut to meet the artist's specifications.
Titled "Whirls and twirls (MTA)," the artwork is 53 feet wide by 11 feet high and consists of 250 porcelain tiles, in six colors, each cut to meet the artist's specifications.
Titled "Whirls and twirls (MTA)," the artwork is 53 feet wide by 11 feet high and consists of 250 porcelain tiles, in six colors, each cut to meet the artist's specifications.
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LeWitt also created circular floor works with compass rose designs featuring contrasting light and dark gray porcelain tiles. This piece demarcates the entrance to the station from the bustling Turnstyle Underground Market.
LeWitt also created circular floor works with compass rose designs featuring contrasting light and dark gray porcelain tiles. This piece demarcates the entrance to the station from the bustling Turnstyle Underground Market.
LeWitt also created circular floor works with compass rose designs featuring contrasting light and dark gray porcelain tiles. This piece demarcates the entrance to the station from the bustling Turnstyle Underground Market.
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Works of art featuring circular and oval design elements at key entrances mark important station nodes, provide a sense of place, and facilitate wayfinding for passengers.
Works of art featuring circular and oval design elements at key entrances mark important station nodes, provide a sense of place, and facilitate wayfinding for passengers.
Works of art featuring circular and oval design elements at key entrances mark important station nodes, provide a sense of place, and facilitate wayfinding for passengers.
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Location
New York, NY
Area
250,000 sf
Completion
2011
Clients
MTA New York City Transit
Collaborators
WSP
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Location
New York, NY
Area
250,000 sf
Completion
2011
Clients
MTA New York City Transit
Collaborators
WSP
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