175 Greenwich Street

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/175-greenwich-street

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1. When was 175 Greenwich Street built?2018
2. How tall is 175 Greenwich Street?1,150 feet (350 meters)
3. What is the location?World Trade Center complex, Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
4. What is the architectural firm?Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
5. Who designed the building?The architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners designed it. They used a steel exoskeleton that gives the building a modern look and strong support.
6. What kinds of companies work inside 175 Greenwich Street?Many big businesses and startups in technology, media, finance, and law have offices there. The building helps create jobs and keeps the city busy.

Urban Fabric: The physical and social characteristics of a city, including its buildings, streets, and population.