New York City is the quintessential example of a busy city. Inhabitants may say that New York is the hardest working city in the world. There is a reason why it’s called the city that never sleeps. The streets are crammed with passing vehicles and pedestrians. It seems as if people in the city don’t have the time to cool off. Luckily, the city is filled with spaces for the public to sit, relax, and enjoy the scenery. Here are three of the most scenic public spaces found in Manhattan:
Public space inside the Trump Tower. Photo by: Tim Ahmed
The Atrium on Lexington Avenue. Photo Credit: businesswire.com
The Trump Tower on Fifth avenue hold one of the largest indoor ground-level public spaces. Sculptures and plants completes the serene atmosphere. There is also indoor access to the Nike store, Starbucks, a restaurant and to the offices in Tower. It’s across the street from a muchsmaller plaza inside the Sony building.
The Atrium on Lexington Ave is a very convenient two-story indoor hub for commuters and office workers. You can find shops, a food court, an entrance to the subway station on Lexington Ave and 53rd street , and an outdoor public space by the fountain. Unlike most public spaces in the city, the Atrium includes an array of restaurants to choose from and a sitting area positioned in the middle of the plaza.
The tropical-themed lobby of the Deutsche Bank Building. Photo Credit: thenation.com
The most lavish of public spaces in New York is located inside the Deutsche Bank Building. Walking inside the public spaces is like entering another world. The space is designed like a tropical hideout. Seats and tables are surrounded by palm trees and the beige tiling throughout the space.
