New York cannot be called a city dominated by any one architectural style, but this trait makes it so great. But some of the most famous buildings have something in common — design in the style of art Deco.
Below, we have gathered for you the most vivid examples of this architectural style, and we can’t wait to introduce you to them.
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1 Wall Street
A beautiful creation of architect Ralph Walker embodies the art Deco style, not only outside but also inside. Pyatidesyatiletiya structure appeared on the horizon of the city at the same time as the skyscrapers of the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building. Unique is an architectural marvel make its interiors. Stunning two-storey lobby, designed by Childream Meyer, known as the Red room. The spacious room is decorated with a mosaic consisting of red, gold and orange tiles, made in Berlin. The observation deck on the 49th floor boasts vaulted ceilings, decorated with seashells from the Philippines.
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70 Pine Street
The building on Pine Street was built in 1930 the architectural firm Clinton & Russell, Holton & George. It was the third tallest building in the world, and even now, at the height to 925 feet, this skyscraper remains quite noticeable on the background of other buildings. The main marble lobby is decorated with fine stucco and abstract geometric metal elements in the spirit of art Deco that can be seen on everything from Elevator doors to mailboxes.
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Western Union Building
The building, which was once the Western Union Telegraph Company, is located at 60 Hudson Street. Now it is used as a data center that supports the operation of the Internet. The Creator of the building, the architect Ralph Walker, used brick 19 different shades for the decoration of the facade, and the darker the color, below, there he was. Reconstruction of the building held 30 years ago, a few stopping to see this gradient, however, the work of Robins still noticeable if you look closely.
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The Walker Tower
Before becoming Walker Tower, where they lived many celebrities and rich people, it is a gorgeous 23-story building was a manufacturing center Verizon. The building was built in 1929 according to the project Ralph Walker, whom the New York Times called architect of the century in 1957.
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Empire State Building
About the Empire State Building, probably, have not heard only one who does not know anything about new York. At the time of its completion in 1931, this building was the tallest in the world. And despite the fact that now there were skyscrapers, its height, take away the Empire State Building the glitter and glamour of the art Deco style may not even time. Architects Shreve, Lamb and Harmon used in his project a distinctive geometric patterns and shapes, especially noticeable in the ranks of the Windows of the building.
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Bryant Park Hotel
The current building Bryant Park Hotel on the southern edge of the eponymous Park, was built as the headquarters of the American Radiator company. It is easily recognized by the dark facade and a stunning Golden crown and lovely accents. It embodies the architectural style of the early 1920-ies with spires, gargoyles and niches that would feel at home standing on the ledge of the roof of the old French Church.
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Chrysler Building
Like some other buildings in our list, Chrysler Building for some time included in the list of the tallest buildings in the world. But today it is distinguished from the other buildings stunning in their elegance of architecture in the art Deco style. Built by William van Allen, Chrysler Building is known due to the metal eagles that are installed on the 61st floor and radiator caps on the 31st floor, which are a tribute to the company whose name for nearly a century is this lovely building.
