The late architect Louis Kahn designed the site in a triangular shape to draw focus toward the southern tip of the island, which is where a bronze bust of Roosevelt by sculptor Jo Davidson is located.
Yet another amazing museum in NYC. Incredible architecture and great exhibits.
One57, designed by the famous French architect Christian de Portzamparc, is not only a residential building, but a hotel, with a Park Hyatt spanning the lower floors Leggi tutto.
The iconic skyscraper incorporates energy saving innovations such as special shades that help reduce summer cooling needs & raised floors that help heating spread through the building in the winter.
Built in 1902 and designed by Architect, Daniel Burnham. Height is 285 ft (87m). Fact; Original called the Fuller Building.
Beautiful park spanning several wonderful Manhattan neighborhoods on old elevated train tracks. Walk in different seasons to see various plants bloom. Now extends to 34th Street.
Behond it's amazing collection, Whitney Museum brings its modern and elegant architecture to the Midpacking District : brilliant and distinguished blend of glass, concrete and metal.
This contemporary art museum is itself a work of art, as its stacked, seven-story building is considered an architectural contribution to the city’s landscape.
Architect Daniel Libeskind’s plan strikes “a careful balance between commemorating the lives lost and reëstablishing the life of the site itself.” Leggi tutto.
When open in 2015, this transport hub will include retractable 150-foot-high glass-and-steel "wings" that will allow natural light into the rail platforms 60 feet below street level. Leggi tutto.
Jane's Carousel was built in 1899 & was original installed at Idora Park, Ohio. The carousel was bought by a Brooklyn couple, who restored it in 2011 for our enjoyment. Only $2 a ride.
My first basketball arena and it was a great experience: clean venue; technologically-current design; drink prices through the roof as expected. The Calvin Klein box suites have a great view.
