One Grand Central Place, Renaissance Revival skyscraper in Manhattan, United States
Description
One Grand Central Place is a 55-floor skyscraper standing 205 meters tall with brick facades and classical elements drawn from Italian Renaissance architecture. The structure features indented cornices, arched windows, and towers that define its architectural character.
History
Architect J.E.R. Carpenter designed this commercial structure, completed in 1930 during a period of rapid skyscraper expansion in New York City. It emerged during a transformative era that shaped Manhattan's modern skyline.
Culture
The building reflects how Renaissance design principles were adapted to shape early 20th-century American commercial architecture. This blend of historical style elements with modern vertical construction became influential in how skyscrapers developed across the city.
Practical
The building sits next to Grand Central Terminal with convenient access via 31 elevators for vertical movement throughout the structure. Its proximity to multiple subway lines and commuter rail services makes it easy to reach and navigate the surrounding area.
Did you know?
The building's towers and arches are visual references to Italian fortress architecture reimagined on a 20th-century Manhattan construction site. This uncommon feature demonstrates how historical forms can be reinterpreted within modern contexts.
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