UN/Governors Island
New York Harbor

A harborside plaza filled with emblems of the Nations would offer unobstructed views of the Harbor landmarks and create a common ground between the Institute and the UN. Building 550 next to the harbor would become a hotel for short-term visitors.

The United Nations complex is conceived as a "big tent" spread over the 82 acres of the southern part of the Island (existing buildings on this side, all of no historical or architectural significance, would be demolished). A "barrier reef" around this part of the island would form a natural defensive perimeter.