WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST BUILDING - 300 West 57th Street , New York, NY 

• Designed by Foster & Partners - London
• The structural framing is known as a diagrid
• Building Height - 597'
• 42 Stories 
• World Headquarters for the Hearst Corporation
• The building was constructed with 80% recycled steel
• Earned a gold designation from the US Green Building Council’s LEED certification program
• Maximization of natural light and fresh air throughout interior spaces
• Rainwater collection system
• The original cast stone facade from 1928 was preserved in the new design
• Designated as a landmark site
• Included in the top 10 skyscrapers of 2006, (Emporis award) 

Links:

• World headquarters of the Hearst Corporation
• NY Architecture
• Architecture of New York
• Architecture in New York City
• Photos of Hearst Building
• Hearst Tower Architect, Photos and Description
• Top 25 Ney York Buildings
• Emporis Skyscraper Award
• New York's Geenest Building Wins Award
• Great Buildings Collection
• Hearst Tower - Green Building Video
• LEED Rating Systems - What is LEED?