Monthly Archives: October 2012

A Slimy point of view

   An apartment building deep in brooklyn where no one wants to go. A very dark and recessed area where upon approach fear takes over. A mix of iron bars and tall towers with jail like bars on the windows. … Continue reading

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Smooth in more than one way

The bank of America towers in Bryan Park is one of the tallest buildings in New York City. When looking at the building on of the first things people see is how smooth the façade is. The bottom of the … Continue reading

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The Statue of Liberty- Raveena Bahadur

The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island, on the New York bay. Approaching the statue, one must travel on a ferry from New York to Liberty Island. Lady Liberty is surrounded by water; so as you are on … Continue reading

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Formal Description: One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center, or commonly known as the Freedom Tower, is a one hundred and four story skyscraper currently being constructed in lower Manhattan. It is located between Vesey and Fulton Streets, and West and Washington Streets. When this building is completed … Continue reading

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Burj Khalifa -Austin Felix

The Burj Khalifa is located in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates. This building was completed a small amount of years ago as the world’s tallest building. The majority of this structures material is steel and glass which give it … Continue reading

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W57- Stephanie Sanchez

The elegantly W57 a residential building located in the west side highway and 57th street is about to get a whole attention. The convoluted building whose form shift depending on the viewers’ vantage point. From the west side highway you’ll … Continue reading

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The Chrysler Building – Diego Vega

The Chrysler Building in New York is one of the most flamboyant structures built in the city. Despite its height, The Chrysler Building also has a beautiful shape that catches the attention of people immediately. In the top you can … Continue reading

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Studio Square by Valerien Yepes

When approaching Studio Square you automatically think capacity. The doors to enter the building are glass but everything is still so dark. The capacity that is being taken away by all the pleasant furniture is used so nicely in an … Continue reading

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Formal Critique

The MetLife Building, formerly known as the PanAm Building, is a fifty-nine story skyscraper located at 200 Park Avenue between East 43rd and East 45th Street. It was designed in the years 1958-1963 by Emery Roth & Sons, Walter Gropius, and … Continue reading

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Alex Cooper

The Citi-group building located in Manhattan is a large skyscraper which has an iridescent style to it. Its location is a prime location that reflects the sun through its window, catching a person’s eye. My first time visiting this building, … Continue reading

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