7 of the edgiest things about Edge

Its name 

Madonna, Beyoncé, Eminem, Edge – that single-name energy is reserved only for the elite amongst us. No need for prefixes or polite descriptors, it just introduces itself with one (bold, blunt) word and you get it.  

Its look  

All sharp angles with a single triangular jutting platform, Edge stands out from the other uniform skyscrapers without trying too hard. It boasts a provocative combo of looking cool and feeling slightly unsafe with all that glass and height. 

Its edgy edge 

Think you’re going to stand there and simply admire the view? Think again. Edge’s deliberately angled panels invite you to lean forward onto them and feel as if you’re about to topple off. Whether you accept that invitation is entirely up to you (we did not)! 

Its bold decisions 

Edge first opened its doors in March 2020 during the pandemic. The pandemic! While other attractions were battening down the hatches, Edge was proudly going against the grain and hosting a big ol’ welcome party. It only stayed open for two days before a re-launch later that year, but we admire its rebellious nature. 

Its surprise thrills 

It’s not just about angled panels here, there’s also a gigantic see-through section of the floor where you can feel like you’re walking on air 1,100 feet above ground. Nothing says ‘fun day out’ more than sightseeing with a little side of sheer terror.  

Its nonconformist neighbours 

You’re only as cool as your clique and Edge is in good company with The Vessel (a giant honeycomb structure) and The High Line (an elevated park on a railway line) just around the corner. This fashionable trio of offbeat architecture is just waiting to be plastered all over your social feed.  

Its merch 

Brooding shades and line drawn logos and... even more black make this line-up fit for an EDM rave. No colour needed here! 

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