383 Madison Avenue, Office skyscraper on Madison Avenue, Manhattan, United States.
Description
383 Madison Avenue is a 230-meter office tower on Manhattan's Madison Avenue with a facade of granite and tinted glass trimmed in silver metal. The 47-story structure rises prominently and features a distinctive illuminated glass crown at its top.
History
The building was constructed between 1999 and 2001 following extended negotiations and opened in 2002 as the headquarters of Bear Stearns. Its completion represented a significant addition to Manhattan's financial district during that era.
Culture
The building represents a notable example of postmodern architecture in Manhattan's financial district, designed by David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
Practical
The structure contains 47 floors with 30 elevators serving commercial and office spaces throughout the building. Direct access to the Metro-North Railroad tracks below makes reaching the tower convenient from the broader regional transit system.
Did you know?
The tower was designed by architect David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in postmodern style, giving it distinctive visual character within the financial district. Its blend of classical references and contemporary forms reflects the architectural approach of its design period.
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