Big News: 2 WTC Will Be Home to American Express’s Global HQ

February 25, 2026

Huge news for Lower Manhattan: American Express has announced plans to build a new global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center, marking another big step towards the completion of the World Trade Center campus.

A dramatic low-angle shot looking straight up the side of a glass skyscraper toward a clear blue sky. The building is designed with deep, recessed rectangular cutouts at various levels, each filled with green trees and landscaping to create "hanging gardens." The sleek glass facade reflects the light, and the view is framed by the dark silhouettes of leaves from trees at the ground level. — Foster Partners

American Express will be the sole occupant of the 55-floor, two-million-square-foot building at 200 Greenwich St., which will have room for upwards of 10,000 employees. The building will be developed by Silverstein Properties, with Foster + Partners serving as its design architect. Planned design highlights include more than an acre of outdoor space, with greenery-filled terrace and gardens spread throughout the structure. It will be a gorgeous addition to the neighborhood, as well as an economic boon: The development is expected to create over 3,200 direct and indirect construction-related jobs citywide, with an estimated contribution of around $5.9 billion to the city’s economy and $6.3 billion to the state economy overall. This project completes the commercial development of the site.

A street-level architectural rendering of a modern, multi-story building at a busy city intersection. The building's ground floor features high glass walls and a prominent entrance with "AMERICAN EXPRESS" signage. The upper facade is composed of light-colored vertical panels. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk, and yellow taxis are visible on the street in front of the building. In the background, other city skyscrapers, including a distinctively tiered tower, are visible under a clear, bright sky. — Foster Partners

Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2026, with a planned opening in 2031. American Express will stay in its current headquarters at 200 Vesey St. until the completion of the new building. We can’t wait to see it in our skyline very soon.

main photo: Foster Partners

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