# Vessel

New York City, United States

A 150-foot honeycomb of copper-colored staircases at Hudson Yards, designed by Thomas Heatherwick and opened in 2019. Its 154 interconnecting flights and 2,500 steps climb 16 stories of interlocking landings inspired by Indian stepwells.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Vessel, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 40.7538, -74.0022

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