The Vessel at Hudson Yards

Christopher Mackowiak (BS Arch’06)

Photo Credit: Christopher Mackowiak.

Photo Credit: Christopher Mackowiak

Christopher Mackowiak is a senior project manager for W&W Steel Erectors. Since 2009, he has practiced, taught, lectured and otherwise occupied the space between design and construction. His passion is rationalizing the impossible into a build-able reality, often by eschewing traditional tools or methods. From 2015-2018, he directed the delivery and on-site assembly of the Vessel at Hudson Yards in Manhattan. He resides in Queens with his wife and two children. All four visit the Vessel often.

The Vessel at Hudson Yards

On a crisp fall afternoon in New York City in November 2017, one of the last “Dogbones” is gently maneuvered via tower crane. Iron workers are ready nearby to guide the piece into final position and lock it into place using bolts.

Project Credits: Related Companies (client); Heatherwick Studio (architect); Thornton Tomasetti, Steel Erector (engineer); W&W Steel Erectors

TOPICS: Architecture BS, 50+ Alumni Exhibition, Alumni, Materials