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This will be an ever growing list of modern architecture in NYC - there are lots of famous architects buildings and spaces in NYC - a must see while you are here!.. Tips Coming Soon!
EchoDA: Famous modernist Mies! he has created architecture throughout USA and the world, many architect's follow him to understand minimalism, built in the late 50's, the only building setback from Park Ave.
EchoDA: we are heading out to of range!, this place is cool, every year a new designer get's picked to transform the outdoor space, fun DJ's spin, food and beer everywhere, during the summer time
225 Madison Ave (btwn E 36th & E 37th St), New York, NY
Museum · Murray Hill · 179 tips and reviews
EchoDA: Famed architect Renzo Piano does the addition to this historic museum, adding a nice modern juxtaposition with the existing historic architecture
EchoDA: One of EchoDA's favorite architects, Frank Gehry- has a building in NYC..(well two buildings) it sure does stand out, but it makes for a fun walk along the west side highway
College Academic Building · NoHo · 25 tips and reviews
EchoDA: World renown, west coast Architect Morphosis,designs this funky facade, undulating skin and the rest of building. There is an impressive stair, hard to get beyond the lobby- ID required
EchoDA: Adventurous and fun shaped building, by architect Neil Denari, along the High Line zone / meatpacking area. One of the rare buildings you will see, as he has mostly provided architecture theories
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews
EchoDA: The old tracks peep through the grass and the plants while you walk on this incredible piece of landscape. By James Corner Field Operations and DS+R, the park perfectly connects past and future of NYC
Hotel · Meatpacking District · 256 tips and reviews
EchoDA: This audacious and striking building, designed by Polshek Partnership Architects, it's precariously balance above the High Line at its starting point in Meatpacking, setting perfectly into the context
97 Kenmare St (btwn Cleveland Pl & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · NoLita · 17 tips and reviews
EchoDA: Designed by Steven Holl, all the panel son the facade are hinged and open in different ways, changing the building every time you play with them
EchoDA: Jean Nouvel's residential building, facing the High Line, is built just beside Frank Gehry's IAC building, creating a corner of outstanding contemporary architecture.
Structure · Flatiron District · 134 tips and reviews
EchoDA: Considered the very first modern skyscraper in NYC, this fascinating building is a almost a work of art. And one of the skinniest ones in town.