University Center, The New School (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) This colossal new student and academic center at 14th and 5th adds 375,000 square feet of space to The New School. It also counters the concept of a faceless, city campus high-rise with "activity quads" and a series of dynamic, exposed staircases, allowing the hum of activity at the progressive school to be visible from the equally bustling Union Square sidewalks below. Photo 1 of 11 in Tour Impressive NYC Buildings by Patrick Sisson

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University Center, The New School (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill)

This colossal new student and academic center at 14th and 5th adds 375,000 square feet of space to The New School. It also counters the concept of a faceless, city campus high-rise with "activity quads" and a series of dynamic, exposed staircases, allowing the hum of activity at the progressive school to be visible from the equally bustling Union Square sidewalks below.