Boat Tour: AIANY Architecture and the Lights of Gotham

This architecture boat tour capitalizes on the remarkable skyline of Manhattan after sunset! From the time the Brooklyn Bridge was inaugurated with dazzling lights and fireworks in 1883, architects and lighting designers have understood the importance of presenting their structures in the night sky.

Today, “city that never sleeps” is stunningly illuminated more than ever. Today’s designers have a sophisticated array of sources, palette of colors and endless programs to run these lighting systems. Take to the waters with an expert AIANY guide to see the latest in how architects and lighting designers are creating a new, more dynamic nighttime experience. View the famously mesmerizing lights of Manhattan and explore the latest trends and innovations in architectural New York City lighting. There really is no better way to capture this view as the iconic NYC skyline reflects off the surrounding waters.

This two-hour narrated cruise will depart after sunset from Chelsea Piers in Manhattan and will include the Lower Hudson River, the Upper Bay and the East River to Midtown. Prominent examples we will examine include the Statue of Liberty from 1886, the Woolworth Tower in 1913, the 1931 Empire State Building, and New York City’s latest supertall buildings, including One World Trade Center.