Assouline is known for publishing luxury books that some have sold for close to $5,000. But the publisher is creating something that's even more exclusive: a private library lounge in 550 Madison that only tenants can access.
The Olayan Group today received the distinguished New York Landmarks Conservancy Chairman’s Award during a virtual celebration for the company’s preservation for the landmarked office tower 550 Madison.
With optimism, we present 13 architectural projects, from historical restorations to new art galleries and museums, gardens and city plans, that are tentatively opening their doors to the public in 2021.
By now, you’re probably used to a cursory glance at a letter grade as you step into a New York restaurant or bar. Later this month, you can expect to start spotting something similar in the lobbies of residential and commercial office buildings.
People don’t realize hiding inside that Chippendale exterior is a remarkable structure by Leslie Robertson, our greatest living structural engineer, who was the engineer of the Twin Towers. He’s creative in a way comparable to Eiffel.
At 550 Madison in New York, originally designed by Philip Johnson in 1984, a retrofit will meet LEED Platinum standards and deliver access to the neighborhood's largest public green space.
