The Milano School, 72 Fifth Avenue
The oldest commercial work on Fifth Avenue south of 14th Street, 72 Fifth Avenue is also arguably the most inventive. The overall scheme follows the example of the great 19th century architect Henry Hobson Richardson, whose highly individualistic revival of the Romanesque led to the recognition of an eponymous style: the Richardsonian Romanesque. Yet the structure also incorporates… Continue reading
Just Off Fifth: The Tishman Auditorium
One of only 3 buildings in New York City designed by the masterful artist and (aptly named) architect Joseph Urban, the 1930 Tishman Auditorium of New School University is a striking presence on a street dominated by older rowhouses. Urban’s work encompassed Viennese Secessionist, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles, which he used on the… Continue reading
At the (UN)FAIR
Today is the last day to visit the (UN)FAIR, the spectacular art fair-cum-installation environment co-curated by our colleagues Jennifer Wallace of n(A)scent Art New York and artist Mikal Glass! Located at 500 West 52nd Street, this unique exhibition will end today, Sunday, March 9th, with final viewing hours from 11 AM through 8 PM and… Continue reading
70 Fifth Avenue
An early skyscraper by Charles Alonzo Rich, formerly of the prolific residential architectural firm of Lamb & Rich, 70 Fifth Avenue was built for publisher George A. Plimpton as the Educational Building in 1912. Home to numerous distinguished charity and social work organizations, its tenant roster once included the NAACP. Only three bays wide on… Continue reading
An invitation to THE (UN)FAIR
On behalf of our “Room at the Top” cohost and colleague Jennifer Wallace of nAscent Art New York, we are pleased to invite you to join us this week for one of the season’s most cutting-edge art events. THE(UN)FAIR, a free curated art exhibit with visual art, live performances, and free Ben & Jerry’s ice… Continue reading