Behond it's amazing collection, Whitney Museum brings its modern and elegant architecture to the Midpacking District : brilliant and distinguished blend of glass, concrete and metal.
Built in 1902 and designed by Architect, Daniel Burnham. Height is 285 ft (87m). Fact; Original called the Fuller Building.
The iconic skyscraper incorporates energy saving innovations such as special shades that help reduce summer cooling needs & raised floors that help heating spread through the building in the winter.
The late architect Louis Kahn designed the site in a triangular shape to draw focus toward the southern tip of the island, which is where a bronze bust of Roosevelt by sculptor Jo Davidson is located.
