The design team to oversee the redevelopment of New York Penn Station has been selected. HNTB–HOK Joint Venture, in association with Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), will drive the architectural, urban design, and engineering vision.

The redevelopment will boost track capacity, increase operational efficiency, and improve wayfinding amenities. Plans include a new entrance along Eighth Avenue and integration with Madison Square Garden.

The decision follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Amtrak naming Penn Transformation Partners—a joint venture of Halmar and Skanska—as the project’s master developer.

“Transforming Penn Station requires an integrated approach to unite people, systems, and infrastructure,” says Mike Sweeney, HNTB’s eastern U.S. president. “HNTB is proud to partner with HOK to shape the future of one of the most vital transportation hubs in the country.”

“Penn Station is a defining public space for New York City and the nation. This transformation represents a rare opportunity to restore a sense of dignity, clarity, and civic presence to one of America’s most important gateways,” says Carl Galioto, HOK’s president.

The team has started design and development work. A press release says construction should begin in 2027.