architecture buffs...new buildings

next weekend we plan on doing alot of browsing of unique buildings both old and new. have seen quite a few older, unique deco buildings. this time i want to focus on the new age buildings such as meiers apt buildings and others of the sort.

now question, there is a new building that i read about in one of many mags i subscribe to but cant for the life of me find where it is. not sure of the name of it but it is very unique. seems to be silver and glass with squares that are set at diffent angles top to bottom so there are no real ';flat'; surfaces. sort of like a checkerboard viewed sideways. anyone know what its called and where it is? also, if you know of some buildings (residential preferred) that warrant a look, id appreciate your suggestions.

last trip i seen Astor Place and couldnt stop looking at it...same with the time warner building.

TIA for your help in seeing the best of new NY architecture!!

architecture buffs...new buildings

I think you%26#39;re talking about the new Gehry building in Chelsea

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architecture buffs...new buildings

I think you%26#39;re talking about the new buildings in Chelsea that were written up in the Times last week (or maybe the week before). French architect? One is on West 18th, but not sure where (I%26#39;m on the 5-6th and 6th-7th block all the time, so must be further west).

Also, dont miss the new gorgeous one on Lafayette at about Kenmare. Across from La Esquina, if you end up there. Its in the middle of the block, but I dont think you%26#39;ll miss it. Waves of blue glass...

I also like Chelsea House on 20th - the building isnt outstanding, but the lobby has the sea green version of the Italian glass mosaic tiles I just put in my bathroom

The Rivington Hotel or whatever the hotel on Rivington with Thor has interesting architecture/windows too.

I was still posting while NYwhiz%26#39;s appeared... I%26#39;m definitely referring to different buildings.

thanks to both of you for your replies................it seems as though my weekend is totally booked now!!!! wow so many buildings to see im going to be in architecture heaven.

although very impressive and one i am going to find, it wasnt the gehry project i was referring to. But by browsing in the site you gave me, NYWHIZ, i found the one i was looking for..... i dont know how i overlooked it last visit as we were right by it!!! champagne blindness i guess.

the building i was asking about is The Hearst Tower at 300 W 57th St. and now looking at it, it was my mistake as i was thinking it was squares but i noticed now it is made of triangles and is built over a landmark building that was preserved.

So again, many thanks to you for helping me find this particular building and leads to many others that will keep me busy next weekend.

evening, we will be in the ues and have made notes on the places you mentioned as well.

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you know about Lever House, the Seagrams Building and the various Candela designed apartment building on/around Park Ave? All closer to where you%26#39;re staying.

Not new, but contemporary. Lever House was the first glass building, and its gorgeous! I see tourists pass it by all the time without a glance! Stop in the Lever House restaurant for a drink if you want to check out the interior.

Also, either the Mercedes dealer on Park at 56th or the Ferrari dealership on Park at 55th is a Frank Lloyd Wright designed interior (I%26#39;m pretty sure its the Mercedes dealer)

yes we are planning on stopping at Lever House for our first drink this trip. this building has always fascinated me and is one of my favorite one in the city.

maybe you might know, is cafe 57 in the Hearst building open to the public or only to employees?

would love to have lunch there...in browsing through the photos, it seems to be a stunning space.

I have no clue if its an open to the public restaurant or the Hearst cafeteria... Maybe there%26#39;d be more info on opentable or menupages...

A coworker was recently in what he called the Hearst cafeteria and just told me he thinks its called the Cafe. He said you go through security before going to the restaurant, but then said its before the elevators... Its always worth a try... He says it looks like they gutted the old Hearst building (the base of what turns into the modern part) and made that into the 2 story entrance with the cafe, waterfalls, etc.

If not, Rue 57 on 57th is a decent nearby spot. Or Mangia if you just want high end sandwiches, salads, etc.