Jaunted

It's even safe for the technology-challenged; paper pamphlets and coupon books are still stocked here, as well as a Metrocard vending machine. What we're hyperventilating over, however, are all the digital goodies in store for wanderers lucky enough to stumble in:

WXY has created a new paradigm that eliminates the need for dated print brochures. Alternatively, users can now place digitized “pucks” on the ‘Interactive Map Tables’, which trigger the mapping software and allows them to create custom guidebooks and itineraries of New York City. The large video wall, located on the rear wall of the information center, is comprised of 16 high definition flat screen monitors that allow visitors to view a dynamic three-dimensional map of their urban itinerary. By placing the digitized puck on the screen’s designated pylon, a visitor’s saved search becomes a dramatic cartographic display of the city from above travel route mapped out within it.

Add to all this the fact that your itinerary need not be printed at all, since it can be sent directly to your cell phone or email, and we're kind of in love. If we didn't already live in the Big Apple, we'd have this baby on speed dial, even though it might just be a good idea to stop in for those coupons anyway.

Related Stories:
· Official NYC Information Center [Official Site]
· NYC Information Center by WXY Architecture [Dezeen]
· New York City Coverage [Jaunted]

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