Recognizing that the new building and the addition of a new commuter rail, would cause an increase in pedestrians. KPF, through analysis of the flow, explored the role a public plaza would play in the dispersion of the increased traffic. Another method explored, hearkened back to GCT’s most innovative engineer William Wilgus, was to integrate the total underground network of two upper platforms (Grand Central as it is), two lower platforms (East Side Access), and a mezzanine. Upon entering One Vanderbilt, a 30-degree Runway is used to warmly highlight the entry portals so the transition from hectic to calm is at once realized and appreciated. The high R9 levels of our standard 92+ CRI LEDs provide added depth to the 3000K color choice. Multiple Runways, used in a linear array, create a canopy of illumination. In concert with each other, each individual fixture was focused by Tillotson to target specific architectural details.