New York may be famous for its iconic skyline and towering skyscrapers, but the city does not have the tallest buildings in the world.
among the best known buildings in the world, represent only one step in the century-long evolution of skyscrapers in New York City. Here are some pioneering tall structures that changed the shape ...
Find out what went on behind the scenes while designing one of NYC's most iconic buildings, now known as the MetLife Building ...
New York City has long been known for its towering skyscrapers. Both the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building held the title of world's tallest building at one point in time ...
For months, New York media had breathlessly covered the battle between Van Alen and his former business partner, H. Craig Severance, to complete the city’s tallest building. Van Alen’s 27-ton ...
By David W. Dunlap David M. Childs, an architect who crowned the New York City skyline with the tallest building in the Americas — a shimmering new 1 World Trade Center in place of the twin ...