Bayard-Condict Building, Chicago School skyscraper in NoHo, Manhattan, United States
The Bayard-Condict Building is a Chicago School skyscraper in NoHo, Manhattan, standing thirteen stories tall. Its facade is clad entirely in white terra cotta and covered with ornamental details from top to bottom.
The building was completed in 1899 and is the only structure that Louis Sullivan ever designed in New York City. Sullivan was one of the most influential architects of his era and helped define what a tall building could look like.
The facade displays Sullivan's design approach through vertical piers and rounded arches that draw the eye upward naturally. These architectural features give the building a refined character that distinguishes it from other tall structures of its era.
The building stands on Bleecker Street in NoHo and is easy to spot from the sidewalk since the white facade stands out clearly from the surrounding buildings. Several subway stations are within walking distance, making the area easy to reach by public transport.
Shortly before the building was finished, the client insisted on adding his own name to the title, which is why it carries both the architect Sullivan's name and that of the owner Silas Alden Condict. Six sculpted angels just below the roofline decorate the facade, a detail Sullivan is said to have added himself even though it was not part of the original design.
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