American Express Unveils Plans for Global Headquarters at 2 World Trade Center

American Express has unveiled plans for a new global headquarters designed by Foster + Partners at 2 World Trade Center. The 55-floor space, capable of hosting up to 10,000 employees across 2 million square feet, is expected to be completed in 2031. Plans include space for over an acre of outdoor space, sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, and flexible workspaces.

“The design of the American Express building is rooted in sustainability and well-being, to create a state-of-the-art environment that supports the company’s vision for the future,” says Norman Foster, Founder and Executive Chairman of Foster + Partners, and a Galerie Creative Mind. “A network of landscaped terraces and gardens provides generous outdoor spaces and contact with nature in the pursuit of a healthier and more desirable working lifestyle.”

The Silverstein Properties-developed project will see American Express move its headquarters from 200 Vesey Street, a location the company has been in since 1986. “American Express’s investment to build its new headquarters in this landmark location is a powerful statement about the future of Lower Manhattan,” says Lisa Silverstein, Chief Executive Officer of Silverstein Properties. “I can’t imagine a better partner to complete the World Trade Center campus than American Express, an iconic institution embodying the strength, resilience, and global significance of the project.”