Project Overview

Belfer Lighting was selected to design and fabricate historic replica lighting for the Grand Central Station transit hub at One Vanderbilt Place in New York City. The project required precise attention to architectural detail and historical integrity, contributing to one of the most iconic transit spaces in the world.

Located at the nexus of Midtown Manhattan’s transportation and architectural legacy, this installation blends historic preservation lighting with modern performance standards. Belfer collaborated with architects and city planners to deliver custom lighting fixtures that echo the original Beaux-Arts design of Grand Central Terminal, while meeting contemporary lighting code and energy efficiency requirements.

Key Features

Project Highlights:

• Faithful reproduction of historic lighting for Grand Central Station, with classic, period-correct aesthetics

• Seamless lighting design integration with One Vanderbilt Place, while maintaining the look and feel of the original station

• Custom materials, finishes, and detailing to meet preservation standards

• Modern materials and advanced LED technology ensure long-term performance and reduced energy costs—essential for public infrastructure environments.

This project was executed in close collaboration with transit authority officials, designers and developers at One Vanderbilt, ensuring aesthetic consistency with both Grand Central Terminal and the new transit connections.

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Why This Matters

Belfer’s work at Grand Central Station demonstrates our ability to deliver historic replica lighting that meets both preservation and performance standards. These fixtures do more than illuminate—they preserve cultural history and architectural identity. Designed to preserve the architectural heritage of Grand Central while enhancing the modern connection to One Vanderbilt, these fixtures combine timeless aesthetics with today's lighting technology.

Belfer Lighting specializes in historic replica lighting for landmark buildings and architectural restoration projects nationwide.