Lipstick Building, Postmodern skyscraper on Third Avenue, Manhattan, United States
The 34-story Lipstick Building rises 133 meters high with red granite walls and stainless steel elements forming an elliptical structure at 885 Third Avenue.
Philip Johnson and John Burgee designed this office tower in 1986 as developer Gerald D. Hines's first construction venture in New York City.
The building's elliptical shape and red color established a new architectural direction in Manhattan's commercial district, influencing subsequent office tower designs.
Located near the intersection of East 53rd and 54th Streets, the building connects directly to multiple subway lines and contains 580,000 square feet of office space.
The structure features telescoping setbacks above the 19th and 27th floors, creating a stepped profile that resembles an extending lipstick tube.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1986
Architects: Philip Johnson
Official opening: 1986
Floors above the ground: 34
Height: 133 m
GPS coordinates: 40.75778,-73.96889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47
Philip Johnson created notable buildings across the United States and Europe. His works include the Glass House in New Canaan, the Seagram Building in New York, and the Puerta de Europa in Madrid. His designs combine modernism with classical elements and shape the skylines of New York, Houston, and other cities.
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