Solow Building, Postmodern skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, United States
The Solow Building is a 50-story postmodern skyscraper that rises 210 meters with curved inward facades running from street level to the eighteenth floor. The structure contains 1.5 million square feet of office space served by 34 elevators, creating an efficient workplace for many companies.
Developer Sheldon Solow assembled the site by purchasing multiple properties throughout the 1960s to prepare the land for construction. The building was completed and opened in 1974 as a modern addition to Midtown's skyline.
The ground-level plaza features a red numeral 9 sculpture and displays Joan Miró's Moonbird artwork installed in 1994. This outdoor space serves as a public gathering area with contemporary art pieces.
The building is located near major subway stations including F, N, R, Q, 4, 5, and 6 lines, making it easily accessible by public transit. Note that this is primarily an office building with limited public access, though the ground plaza is open to visitors.
The building's most distinctive feature is its sharp corner formed where the two inward-curving facades meet at the top. This architectural quirk creates a striking visual profile that makes the tower instantly recognizable when viewed from certain angles around the city.
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