Socony-Mobil Building, International Style skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, United States
The 174-meter-tall Socony-Mobil Building features a stainless steel exterior with over 7,000 embossed panels and blue glass elements at its base.
Completed in 1956 by Harrison & Abramovitz architects, this 42-story structure was the first skyscraper in the world with a complete stainless steel exterior wall.
The building's rosette-like motifs and interlocking pyramid designs on the steel panels reflect the mid-century modernist approach to corporate architecture.
Located at 150 East 42nd Street, the building contains multiple office spaces and stands between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue in Manhattan.
The exterior comprises precisely engineered stainless steel panels with four distinct raised relief patterns, creating varying light reflections throughout the day.
Inception: 1956
Architects: Harrison & Abramovitz
Architectural style: International Style
Floors above the ground: 42
Height: 174.3 m
Website: http://150east42street.com
GPS coordinates: 40.75083,-73.97593
Latest update: May 15, 2025 23:20
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