Let me show you an observation point that New Yorkers visit when they want to avoid touristy neighborhoods and places from travel guides. For me, discovering such unusual spots is also a way to explore the city on foot — so here comes another fun and useful adventure. The Tower That Once Supplied All of…
I always feel a strange ache when I think about a historic building that must have gone through something so dramatic that the only way to save it was to turn it into a parking lot for cold, metal machines smelling of oil and rubber. It feels like a downward spiral that can only end…
The new global headquarters of JPMorgan Chase has officially been completed in New York City. The project was designed by the British architectural firm Foster + Partners, founded by Sir Norman Foster — one of the most influential and successful architects of our time. In essence, one of the world’s wealthiest architects has built a…
New York never ceases to amaze, and this time it’s with a completely unconventional project. Prada has decided to build its own skyscraper on Fifth Avenue! What Is the Prada Tower? Prada’s mega-project will be carried out in collaboration with the developer Related, known for its contribution to the creation of Hudson Yards — one…
Goldman Sachs is one of the most influential financial institutions in the world. Its headquarters at 200 West Street has become an architectural symbol of Lower Manhattan’s recovery after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Why New York? After the 9/11 attacks, the area near the World Trade Center was left in ruins, and…
The Paul Rudolph House (Modulightor Building) is one of the most fascinating residential buildings in New York City that you can actually visit on a guided tour. Designed by the renowned architect Paul Rudolph, a leading figure of Brutalism, this home looks more like a glass cube filled with a maze of levels than a…
WatchHouse is a British coffeehouse chain that approaches its craft much like the British approach building a Range Rover: with cutting-edge technology, refined style, and understated luxury. The New York location inside the Chrysler Building — one of the world’s most iconic landmarks and a brilliant example of Art Deco architecture — is a dream…
In the architectural landscape of New York City, some buildings stand out for their unconventional design. One such landmark is Dream Downtown, officially known as the Joseph Curran Annex. Architectural Features The Joseph Curran Annex is a narrow 12-story building constructed in 1969 in Manhattan’s trendy Meatpacking District, not far from Google’s New York headquarters….
The Brooklyn Museum is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. Its collections include American art, Egyptian art, Classical and Ancient Near Eastern art, feminist art, European art, and art from the Pacific Islands. The museum often presents works by artists representing minority communities and diverse cultural traditions. The museum…
The Whitney Museum of American Art occupies the building at 99 Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District, between the High Line and the Hudson River. The building opened on May 1, 2015, and was designed by the famous architect Renzo Piano. The museum is devoted exclusively to American art of the 20th and 21st centuries….
