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Media Index: The Skyscraper City |
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Art Deco: Exposition |
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"Arch. L. H. Boileau: Padiglione del 'Bon Marché' (fot. Harand)," photograph, in Architettura e Arti Decorative 5 (1925–26): 228.
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University
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Art Deco: Cheney Silk |
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The showroom in the Madison Belmont Building, designed for the Cheney Silk Company (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Detail, entrance of the Madison Belmont Building (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Doors of the Madison Belmont Building (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Deco Skyscrapers: Chanin Building |
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The Chanin Building (2001). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Buttresses on the Chanin Building (2001). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Ornamentation on the Chanin Building (2001). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Terra-cotta decoration on the Chanin Building (2001). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Detail of a frieze on the Chanin Building (2001). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Zigzag decoration on the Chanin Building (2001). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Deco Skyscrapers: The Chanin Lobbies |
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Detail of the Chanin Building lobby. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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Gates to Irwin Chanin's office, Chanin Building. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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Deco Skyscrapers: The Chrysler Building |
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Entrance of the Chrysler Building (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Top of the Chrysler Building (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Gargoyles on the Chrysler Building (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Detail of the Chrysler building (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Deco Skyscrapers: The Chrysler Interior |
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Looking across expanse of lobby, illustration, in Chrysler Building: The World's Tallest Building (New York: John B. Reynolds, 1930), 31.
Andrew Dolkart Collection
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Elevator door in the Chrysler Building, illustration, in Chrysler Building: The World's Tallest Building (New York: John B. Reynolds, 1930), 28.
Andrew Dolkart Collection
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"Plymouth: The No. 1 Car with New Yorkers," advertisement, in Fortune, July 1939, 7.
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University
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Deco Skyscrapers: The Empire State Building |
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Empire State Building (2004). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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The lobby, viewed from the Fifth Avenue portal, illustration, in Empire State: A History (New York: Empire State, 1931), 28.
Andrew Dolkart Collection
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Detail, lobby of the Empire State Building (2004). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Deco Skyscrapers: Empty State Building |
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Deco Skyscrapers: Irving Trust Company Building |
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The Irving Trust Company Building (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Artist's rendering of the Irving Trust Company Building.
Courtesy of HLW
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Detail, Irving Trust Company Building (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Deco Skyscrapers: The Irving Trust Reception Hall |
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Reception hall of Irving Trust Company Building. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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Glass mosaic on the walls of the Irving Trust Company Building reception hall. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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The observation lounge in the Irving Trust Company Building, photograph, in Architecture and Building 63 (March 1931): 71.
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University
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Ceiling of Irving Trust Company Building reception hall. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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Deco Skyscrapers: Canyons of Wall Street |
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Bryce Canyon, Utah. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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"The Canyon of Lower Broadway" (c. 1915).
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division [LC-D4-72137]
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Lincoln Leveque Tower, Columbus, Ohio. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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Non-Office Buildings: The Garment Center |
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Buildings in New York City's Garment District. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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Buildings with setbacks, Garment District (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Non-Office Buildings: Art Deco in the Neighborhood |
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"Horn and Hardart Co., New York, Automat, 1557 Broadway," postcard, GF Restaurants D-H.
The New-York Historical Society
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Horn and Hardart Automat building at 103rd Street and Broadway (2004). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Detail of former Horn and Hardart Automat at 103rd Street and Broadway (2004). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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European Modernism in New York: Starrett-Lehigh Building |
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The Starrett-Lehigh Building. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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Detail of the Starrett-Lehigh Building. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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European Modernism in New York: McGraw-Hill Building |
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McGraw-Hill Building (2004). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Company sign on the top of the the McGraw-Hill Building (2004). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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View of McGraw-Hill Building (2004). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Rockefeller Center: Entertainment Complex |
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Rockefeller Center (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Exterior of Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Atlas by Lee Lawrie, sculpture in front of the International Building, Rockefeller Center (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Rockefeller Center: The Plan |
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The Promenade, Rockefeller Center (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Underground shopping arcade, Rockefeller Center (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Store window, Rockefeller Center (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Japanese bookstore window, Rockefeller Center (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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French bookstore window, Rockefeller Center (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Sign above entrance to Italian Building, Rockefeller Center (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Rockefeller Center: The Ornament of Rockefeller Center |
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Ornamentation above an entrance to the International Building, Rockefeller Center (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Detail, ornamentation above an entrance to the International Building, Rockefeller Center (2004). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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The International-Style Skyscraper: The Long Hiatus |
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The International-Style Skyscraper: Lever House |
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Lever House (1952). Ezra Stoller, photographer.
Ezra Stoller © Esto. www.esto.com
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The International-Style Skyscraper: A Deceptively Simple Design |
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Lever House (2001). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Detail of Lever House (2001). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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The International-Style Skyscraper: Seagram Building |
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Seagram Building (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Detail of the Seagram Building. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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Base and plaza of Seagram Building (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Fountain in Seagram Building plaza (2004). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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The International-Style Skyscraper: International Style |
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View of Time-Life Building. Jay Hoops, photographer.
© Jay Hoops
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Plaza of the Time-Life Building.
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University
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Fritz Glarner mural in lobby of Time-Life Building.
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University
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New Models for Skyscrapers: Returning to Style |
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The Citicorp Center (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Manhattan skyline with Citicorp Center and Empire State Building, view from 157th Street. Vivian Ducat, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Base of Citicorp Center (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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New Models for Skyscrapers: United Nations Plaza Hotel |
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The Millennium United Nations Plaza Hotel (2004). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Beveled base of the Millennium United Nations Plaza Hotel (2004). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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View of the Millennium United Nations Plaza Hotel (2004). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Millennium United Nations Plaza Hotel, side view (2004). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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New Models for Skyscrapers: Postmodernism |
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Top of the Sony Building, formerly the AT&T Building (2004). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Arcade of AT&T Building. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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The Duomo in Florence, Italy. Andrew Dolkart, photographer.
© Andrew Dolkart
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New Models for Skyscrapers: World Trade Center |
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View of the World Trade Center from across the Hudson River.
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University
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New Models for Skyscrapers: World Financial Center |
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Artist's rendering of the World Financial Center.
Courtesy of Cesar Pelli and Associates
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The World Financial Center (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Palm trees in the Winter Garden, World Financial Center (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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View of the World Financial Center (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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The World Financial Center (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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The World Financial Center (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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The World Financial Center from across the Hudson River (2004). Ed Holt, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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The New Millennium: Times Square |
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Façade of the Condé Nast Building (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Condé Nast Building (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Top of the Condé Nast Building (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Billboards on the Condé Nast Building (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Advertisement on the Condé Nast Builidng (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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The New Millennium: LVMH |
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The LVMH Tower (2001). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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Detail of the LVMH Tower (2001). Vincent Aliberto, photographer.
© 2004 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
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The New Millennium: New Forms |
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Artist's rendering of Norman Foster's design for the new Hearst Tower.
The Hearst Corporation, 2003
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The New York Times Building (in progress), artist's rendering, Renzo Piano Building Workshop architects in collaboration with Fox and Fowle Architects.
Fox and Fowle Architects
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