Tourist. Business people. Shoppers. Television executives. View-seekers. All these people can be found at one place. The GE building, formally the RCA building, is the centerpiece of Rockefeller Plaza in New York, New York and was completed in 1933. The building is now the headquarters of the television network NBC along with being a tourist attraction. Known as 30 Rock, the structure is one of the most prestigious office buildings. Along with being an office building, there are many stores located on the first floor and under the building itself. The building is also home to the Top of the Rock, an observation deck located on the building’s flat roof. This one building has many uses and caters to different groups of people and on top of that, it is an architectural gem and icon.
When visitors first approach the building and take the chance to look up they will be in awe of the building’s towering height, as it is the one of the taller in the city. Standing at the base of the building looking up makes you feel extremely small in comparison. It is somewhat overwhelming really at first and is hard to initially take in the impressive architecture. Upon first glance, visitors will also notice some iconic landmarks such as the sunken plaza where the ice-skating rink and Christmas tree are located in the winter season, the statues, marquee signs, and the building itself. These features, along with the iconic build itself, are known to most people due their use in movies and TV shows. Visitors must first take in all there is to see outside before they even begin to venture inside.
The layout of the building and the outside area create different environments for the different people the building caters to. The plaza outside creates an ...
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... appeals to working, educated adults including television executives, production crews, and the entertainers and actors themselves. Then on the tourist side of things, the building draws in people of all ages, nationalities, and classes to take in the site, shops, and view. The building draws in all types of people from New York City residents to people from across the world.
As a piece of art, inside and out, the GE building in New York City is not meant to be enjoyed by a specific group of people but by all people. Whether you see it through on television screen or in person, it is a true piece of iconic architecture. If you are at the building for work, to catch a Rockets show, take in the view from the Top of the Rock, go for a skate, shop, go on a tour, or just to simply take in the site, you wont be let down by this artful building and all it has to offer.
Merchant elaborates on the extent of managing exotic gardens inside buildings particularly the mall to recreate a heavenly atmosphere. She considers the work that goes into maintaining these gardens to keep them pristine, from the expensive water works and pesticides utilized to keep the unclean and destructive nuisances from diminishing the aim for perfection in a desirable atmosphere (p.5). These gardens produce the atmosphere to make people happy and content. The greenery provides the feeling of being outdoors while truly being completely inside. She indicates mall landscaping is inspired by surrounding environments that are
Out of the theatre district there are five different theatres. The Bank of America Theatre, originally titled the Majestic Theatre, first opened in 1906. It was Chicago’s first million-dollar-plus venue and the tallest building in the city at this time. It was doing well and was very successful, but then tragedy hit, and, due to the Great Depression, it was shut down for a total of fifteen years. It wasn’t reopened until 1945, after going through remodeling. In of April 2010, the Broadway Playhouse at the Water Tower ...
Throughout the semester I have grown accustomed to my surroundings. Well, at least for the most part. There is still one building that intrigues me to this very day. As I’d walk past it on my journey to Baruch College, I’d stare the entire time. The building seems like a simple rectangular building. However, some aspect of the architectural design captivates me. Strangely enough, army trucks are always parked alongside the building. However, upon attempting to research the building, I could not find it. I was too intimidated to venture in and inquire for the name. None of the bystanders I asked knew the name of the building, nor cared to.
The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower is the tallest building in Chicago and one of its most popular tourist attractions. This is not surprising since it is one of the tallest buildings in the world at an amazing 110 stories, or 1,730 ft including the antenna on top (1,450 ft without the antenna). In fact, it held the title as the tallest building in the world from 1973 until 1998. Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan can all be seen from the observation deck. Located on the 103rd floor, the Skydeck in the tower is the 7th highest in the world. There are around 25,000 people that flock to the tower daily just to catch a glance of these views and for some to face their fears of heights (History and
...hey have entered the house, and then keeps it as you pass through the disappearing walls, pivoting doors, retractable stairs, and floating floors. It incorporates architecture, interior architecture and furniture design to create a total design that can be modified for different occupants. It truly is functional space.
The history of this landmark begins in 1929, during the stock market crash, when John D. Rockefeller decided to turn a piece of property in the heart of New York City, formerly known as “the speakeasy belt,” into an entire complex of architectural and cultural phenomenon (“History”). Even though the city flooded with vacant rental spaces, constructing such superior buildings symbolized hope and optimism, drawing the attention of many commercial tenants. In search for a partner in this large feat, Radio Corporation of America stepped up to t...
of “the dizzying hustle of Eighth Avenue” or the Empire State Building (4). We can
Every culture left a mark of its quality on New York’s buildings that change over time: some are old, some are new, some are tall, and some are small. They might have a lot in common, but not one building is like the other. Diversity is what makes New York.
The Willis Tower has many information and cool things that you can learn about, is a unique building and has many fun things to do. The Willis Tower makes the Chicago skyline very beautiful and the building is a structure known to almost everyone. It is a famous building and it is a modern structure of our world and is very elegant inside. The Willis Tower is many things like a city, an attraction, and a big service place. If you want to see the Willis Tower, come to Chicago and check it out. It may be a great experience to go into Chicago’s tallest building.
When a place like this is built, it shows the people that there is hope and that...
Can merely reading a book offer the truth about Times Square, to someone whose never actually been there? The book by Daniel Makagon, Where The Ball Drops: Days and Nights in Times Square, includes personal research and experiences on the reality of what goes on in Times Square. My thoughts and perceptions on the borough of Times Square have changed dramatically more than any other topic I’ve ever viewed. The history of Times Square very strongly is linked to why the city that never sleeps is one of the most successful tourist attractions in the world. My views, and thoughts on Times Square have changed dramatically over the course of this book. After absorbing in all of the information of presented through Makagon’s dissertation.
Guangzhou Opera House is a recently completed building by Zaha Hadid Architects. The project is located in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, completed in 2010. The building’s extreme geometry and the spectacular interior have brought about international awareness and appreciations on its design. Followings are two articles that examine and critique the building. One is “L'auditorium asimmetrico (Asymmetrical Auditorium)”from the architecture journal “Abitare”. The other article is “Crazy Angles, Soaring Steel” by Thomas Lane from the architecture Journal “Building”.
Without a doubt, Times Square in New York City is a unique experience, but the image created by TV and movies does not show the gloominess that accompanies the euphoria of being in the Big Apple. The atmosphere is so exhilarating and exciting, you don’t even know what to do for a few minutes, but it is tinged with the bitter reality that sadness and melancholy also trail closely behind the positive. With most, if not all, of your senses being stimulated – sometimes all at once – Times Square creates a memory that will surely be cherished, and haunt you for the rest of your life.
What has surprised me the most, was just how influential Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs were and that some of the buildings that I adored were actually designed Wright himself. During my research, I found out that not only did Wright design stateside, but had just as many international projects as well. Out of all the international projects I looked up, my personal favorite has to be the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. I never would have imagined someone coming up with a design to give a modern look to fit in with an ancient Asian architecture but Wright has once again blown my mind with this stunning and majestic design. It may just be a hotel but it looks like it is capable of becoming the Emperor’s own personal palace. The way how Frank Lloyd Wright is able to come up with these architectural designs just amazes me.
Being an architect is a very important thing, you have a large amount of responsibility. You control a large aspect of someone’s life whether it is where they walk in a shopping centre or where they sleep and eat, and that is why it is very important to design for yourself and your client. You have to imagine the space as if you were there, you need it to be