Lever House, Glass curtain wall skyscraper on Park Avenue, Manhattan, US
The 307-foot-tall Lever House features a slender tower rising from a horizontal base, with a glass and stainless steel facade spanning 21 floors.
Completed in 1952 as the headquarters for Lever Brothers soap company, this International Style building became the second glass curtain wall skyscraper in New York City.
The ground floor plaza displays contemporary art installations and sculptures, including marble benches created by Isamu Noguchi for public enjoyment.
Located at 390 Park Avenue between East 53rd and 54th Streets, the building contains 260,000 square feet of office space across its floors.
The owners close the public plaza for one day each year to maintain their property rights and prevent the space from becoming city property.
Location: Manhattan
Architects: Gordon Bunshaft
Official opening: 1952
Architectural style: International Style
Floors above the ground: 21
Elevators: 5
GPS coordinates: 40.75972,-73.97278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
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