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"Beaux-arts" supertall skyscraper

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"Beaux-arts" supertall skyscraper by KPF tops out in Manhattan

Ellen Eberhardt | 29 October 2024 25 comments

An 88-storey supertall skyscraper by architecture studio Kohn Pedersen Fox that pays homage to New York City's beaux-arts architecture has topped out in Midtown Manhattan.

Located at 520 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, the skyscraper will rise 1,002 feet (305 metres) and contain 100 luxury apartments, residential amenities, office space and a member's club.

520 Fifth Avenure — A beaux-arts style skyscraper has topped out in Manhattan

The project is being developed by local agency Rabina, which announced its topping out in late October following the release of the building's design earlier this year.

"This tower will stand as a symbol of the continual renaissance of Midtown Manhattan, honouring its past and offering a new blueprint for how we as New Yorkers live, work and enjoy life in the center of one of the world’s most iconic neighbourhoods," said Rabina CEO Josh Rabina.

Tiered skyscraper — The tower's terracotta facade is covered in arched windows

Renders of the building show a tower clad in a facade of terracotta and enamelled metal with wide, arched windows. It is composed of tiered volumes that taper up to a thin top with elongated windows.

Terraces line the top of the volumes at the structure tapers up.

Terrace overlooking city — The design is a "modern interpretation" of Midtown Manhattan's stepped towers

The design takes cues from the historic towers of Midtown Manhattan.

"The tower's architectural brilliance lies in its modern homage to the historic 20th century beaux-arts buildings of New York, with an intricate design of tiered setbacks and grand arched windows," said the team.

Facade of wide open arched windows — It will contain apartments, offices and amenities

According to the KPF, it is a "modern interpretation" of the city's stepped skyscrapers developed after the citywide zoning law of 1916, which introduced restrictions on the height and shape of tall buildings to allow light and air to reach the streets below.

"520 Fifth Avenue's design is a modern interpretation of the architecture of stepping towers that has given Midtown Manhattan its distinctive character since the adoption of the zoning laws of 1916," said Kohn Pedersen Fox president James von Klemperer.

The building's interior is being designed by Vicky Charles of design studio Charles & Co.

Interior renders show a palette of neutrals and jewel tones, with tall ceilings and wood, brass and crystalline accents.

A dining room with mural and blue chairs — Interior renders show a palette of neutrals and jewel tones

"It has been an honor to work alongside the Rabinas on this extraordinary project that will create a new architectural landmark along Fifth Avenue, and appear prominently on the skyline," said von Klemperer.

The tower is slated for completion in 2025.

Other New York skyscrapers that topped out recently include a Flat Iron-like tower in Brooklyn and Foster + Partners supertall skyscraper on Park Avenue.

The images are by Binyan Studios unless otherwise stated.

Group Photos

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Group Photos

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October 31, 2024

A group photo shines a bright light on the connections most people have with others. Photography, at its best, serves as a tool that captures time and freezes moments for future recall. Photography also gives us permission to relive memories and emotions. And when a group photo appears on a postcard it is available to family and friends, both near and far.

Photography is one of mankind’s most cherished achievements, because it provides tangible memories in the form of primary source material for nearly every other media. Each photo has the potential of triggering memories of nearly every event in very personal ways. Sharing such moments with others can only enhance relationships.

If the photo is of classmates, friends, family, colleagues, or a community it is visual proof of what was when. In an age where individualism often takes precedence, group photography serves to remind us of the social fabric that binds us together. Looking back at these images provides warmth and comfort in remembering who we knew and when we knew them.

Life’s milestones, such as weddings, birthdays, and reunions are often group events. Celebrating these moments with pictures preserves the joy of shared experiences. Many such pictures record behavior that would never happen in any other circumstance. Group images act as a historical record of life’s big deals. The “Star Girls” wouldn’t dream of wearing such outlandish outfits to church, but to their 25th class reunion? That’s different!

Group photographs are crucial to preserving history. They serve as documentation of societal shifts, cultural changes, and historical events. For historians, group photos offer valuable insights into the social dynamics of an era because they capture the essence of how people lived, worked, and played. Imagine the “reassurances” that school officials needed to make when the photo of an all-female sex-education class came to light.

*No Boys Allowed When the Girls Confirm Certain Concerns*

Gatherings, such as classes and athletic teams in school and sororities/fraternities in college are perfect for recording changes of every kind. Photographs of groups often showcase diversity in age, gender, and culture when they come together in a common purpose or activity.

*This All-Girl Ball Team Plays Together an Prays Together*

This college baseball team plays hardball so that the
boys aren’t the only ones getting to third base

Group photos often create discussions that challenge stereotypes. Pictures of diverse groups doing unusual things, help to highlight the beauty of human differences. These representations can inspire dialogue around social issues and encourage acceptance.

People at work, especially those who provide necessary services and important products, also help us remember the past. Those pictured in the group that worked at Miles’s City Meat Market, who seem to range in age from 10 to 50, remind us that we are the citizens who have witnessed the most dynamic changes in society.

Group photos can strengthen community identity by promoting visibility and recognition during times of crisis. The world wars were such a time. Communities with local service organizations often utilized group photography to share their missions and achievements. By capturing such moments as the small-town police department did when it “adopted a new commander” who was quite capable of “taking” command and “giving” orders. Photographs like these contribute to a sense of belonging and pride.

*Born to Command, Emma’s abilities are finally recognized*

When we clown-around we need a group photo. When we are serious, a photo helps us understand. When we enjoy life through others a picture is a necessity.

From Grandmother to Great Granddaughter await the men

Photography is one of the universal languages that speaks to emotion and sentiment.

Photos have a unique ability to convey feelings of joy and harmony without the need for words. They break down barriers and make new connections.

A group photo is visual storytelling. Plain and simple!

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The cards featured in this article are a modern set, published in 1987, by the Wildwood Postcard Company of McLean, Virginia. They are printed in the Good Ole USA.

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ron de bijl

2 hours ago

Great and Rare Images.

Keith Nickol

9 minutes ago

Thank you! I now see group photos in a new light and will pay more attention to them.

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