Robinson, C. and Bletter, R.H., 1975. Skyscraper style: art deco, New York. New York: Oxford University Press.
In my latest project I have been looking at Art Deco Architecture. This book, written in 1975, has pictures and drawings from buildings in New York. I wanted to carry on with this theme of architecture and find out about how contemporary buildings bring this in to today’s world. Written by C Robinson and RH Bletter, and photography of the Chrysler Building on the front page was designed by William Van Alen in 1928-1930.
Lynch, P. (2017). Snøhetta to Transform 550 Madison, Philip Johnson’s Iconic Postmodern New York Skyscraper. [online] ArchDaily. Available at: https://www.archdaily.com/882618/snohetta-to-transform-550-madison-philip-johnsons-iconic-postmodern-new-york-skyscraper [Accessed 1 Nov. 2017].
To carry on with my theme of looking at Architecture I found an article that was published today about a designer who is revamping and transforming a well-known skyscraper. It is said in the article it will ‘bring energy to the street’ and entice new people in. The AT&T building was finished in 1984 the estimated cost of this new building is set for around $300,000 and is going to be completed by 2019.
“The design sensitively transforms a sculpturally monumental building and celebrates the experience of the building where it meets the street.”
Stamp, E. (2017). The World’s Most Beautiful Art Deco Buildings | Architectural Digest. [online] Architectural Digest. Available at: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/worlds-most-beautiful-art-deco-buildings [Accessed 1 Nov. 2017].
In the architecture world, art deco is one of the most stylish and beautiful styles to be inspired and work from. It has been around for over 100 years and still holds its original elegance. This article on ArchDaily, has listed for viewing and reading pleasure a list of the top beautiful art deco buildings in the world. This brings in the enjoyment factor for people who are not so much into the design aspect but into visiting places around the world and fuelling tourism.