#nycarchitecture — Public Fediverse posts

A truck driver spent 20 years making a scale model of every building in NYC

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-truck-drive-spent-20-years-making-this-astonishing-scale-model-of-every-single-building-in-new-york-city-180988443/

#HackerNews #truckdriver #NYC #model #making #art #NYCarchitecture #craftsmanship

Untapped Cities explores the hidden symbols embedded in the Woolworth Building's magnificent ceilings. A fascinating deep dive into architectural storytelling and the details most visitors never notice.
#WoolworthBuilding #NYCArchitecture #BeauxArts #ArchitecturalHistory #NYCHistory #HiddenDetails #UntappedCities
https://www.untappedcities.com/hidden-symbols-in-the-gorgeous-ceilings-of-the-woolworth-building-in-nyc/

Untapped Cities examines the curtain wall architectural technique through Richard Roth Jr.'s work on Alexander's department store in NYC and how Alexander's represented innovation in both retail architecture and construction methods during the post-war building boom.
#NYCArchitecture #CurtainWall #ModernArchitecture #ArchitecturalHistory #RichardRothJr #RetailArchitecture #UntappedCities
https://www.untappedcities.com/curtain-wall-nyc-architect-richard-roth-jr-alexanders/

Only 24 hours in NYC? 🍎 Don't miss a thing! Our 10-step guide takes you from stunning Manhattan sunrises to iconic Art Deco architecture & delicious eats. Master your #BleisureTravel or quick getaway! 👉 https://travel.sidewalksafari.com/one-day-in-nyc/ #NYCArchitecture #NewYork #NYC #Travel #TravelIdeas

City Beautiful Blog published an excellent historical overview of Hotel Theresa, the Harlem landmark once known as "The Waldorf of Harlem," exploring not just the architectural significance, but the hotel's crucial role as a cultural and social hub when many prominent establishments refused Black guests. For anyone interested in NYC history, Black cultural heritage, or urban development, this is a worthwhile read. #HarlemHistory #NYCArchitecture #BlackHistory https://citybeautifulblog.com/2025/05/07/hotel-theresa-the-waldorf-of-harlem/

I’ve worked in the SoHo area for nearly 20 years, and one building that has always captivated me is The Silk Exchange. Its architecture is truly stunning, with intricate details and a timeless elegance that stands out even among SoHo’s rich collection of historic buildings. #soho #thesilkexchangebuilding #thesilkexchange #nyc #newyorkcity #architecture #nycarchitecture #leica #leicaq343

At 3,348 square feet, the penthouse in Claremont Hall, from Lendlease, comes with 4 bedrooms, 4½ baths & 433 square feet of outdoor space with stunning 360-degree views.

https://nypost.com/2023/01/19/lavish-10-25m-uptown-penthouse-poised-to-break-local-record/

#lendlease #georgearzt #claremonthall #georgearztcommunications #nyc #nycarchitecture #nycrealestate #nycconstruction #newyork #newyorkcity #newyorkrealestate #realestate #realestatedevelopment #GAC