Construction Update: Cornell Tech Executive Education Center and Graduate Hotel

West facade of the Graduate Hotel (center left) and the House at Cornell Tech (center right).

Facade installation is nearing completion at Cornell Tech’s Verizon Executive Education Center and Graduate Hotel. Designed by Snohetta, the project includes a 18-story hotel and an adjacent 4-story structure for academic conferences, executive programs and academic workshops.

Close-up of the west facade of the hotel.

The hotel will be operated by Graduate Hotels, a chain that operates in college towns throughout the United States. Graduate Roosevelt Island will offer 196 rooms for visiting families, academics and visitors in town for campus conventions and events. Amenities will include a restaurant, rooftop bar, and flexible event space.

Looking up at the west facade of the hotel.

Looking up at the west facade of the hotel.

Facade installation is nearing completion at the executive education center, which consists of floor to ceiling glass panels with wood and metal vertical fins for sun mitigation.

Southwest corner of the hotel (center) and the executive education center (right).

Cornell Tech campus.

Southwest corner of the hotel (background) and the executive education center (foreground).

Cornell Tech campus from the East River.

Architects: Snohetta; Client: Cornell Tech with AJ Capital Partners; Program: Hotel, Conference and Meeting; Location: Roosevelt Island, New York, NY; Completion: 2020.