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Hidden Designs of the Manhattan Project: Architecture of Secrecy

The Manhattan Project’s covert mission during WWII birthed not only the atomic bomb but a hidden architectural legacy. Secret cities like Oak Ridge,...

10 most striking Manhattan skyscrapers
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10 most striking Manhattan skyscrapers

Manhattan, on an island, is NYC's cultural, financial, and media center, known for its rapid growth, urbanization, and iconic skyscrapers.

Heatherwick Studio's Lantern House in Manhattan featuring unique lantern-shaped bay windows
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Lantern House features unique lantern-shaped bay windows

Lantern House features a gridded facade made of hand-laid antiqued grey brickwork and metal, inspired by the nearby Chelsea neighborhood's industrial style.

Foster + Partners reveals new Midtown Bus Terminal in Manhattan
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Foster + Partners reveals new Midtown Bus Terminal in Manhattan

The new Midtown Bus Terminal will be a approximately 195,000 square meters world-class facility designed to meet commuter growth until 2040-2050.

BIG proposed Freedom Plaza, a mixed-use development in Manhattan
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BIG proposed Freedom Plaza, a mixed-use development in Manhattan

Bjarke Ingels Group has recently introduced its design proposal for Freedom Plaza, an upcoming civic and cultural center located near the UN Headquarters...

Portland Flatiron features a dynamic design due to its numerous cuts and projections
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Portland Flatiron features a dynamic design due to its numerous cuts and projections

The Portland Flatiron, designed by local firm Works Progress Architecture, or WPA is built on a triangular, sloping plot in the city's Boise...

Anish Kapoor's first permanent public artwork, mini-bean, landed in New York City
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Anish Kapoor’s first permanent public artwork, mini-bean, landed in New York City

Anish Kapoor's highly anticipated, first permanent artwork in New York City has finally arrived. Dubbed the "mini-Bean" by the New Yorker, the sculpture...

The thinnest skyscraper in the world: Steinway Tower
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The thinnest skyscraper in the world: Steinway Tower

111 West 57th Street, also known as Steinway Tower, was designed by SHoP Architects and completed in 2021, located on Billionaires' Row in...

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