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550 Madison Avenue Officially Unveils New Lobby In Midtown East, Manhattan

YIMBY attended the recent unveiling of the newly renovated lobby of 550 Madison Avenue, a 37-story, 684-foot-tall office skyscraper in Midtown East. Designed by Gensler and developed by The Olayan Group and RXR Realty, the project involves a 21,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor overhaul of the 1984 postmodern landmark from Philip Johnson and John Burgee.
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A 24-ton stone sphere is hanging in the lobby of Philip Johnson’s 550 Madison Avenue tower

A massive blue spherical stone now hangs in the lobby of the landmarked office building 550 Madison Avenue, part of a broader project to revitalize Philip Johnson’s postmodern gem. The Olayan Group on Wednesday unveiled the renovated space, a project which included preserving the 110-foot arched entry, adding a multi-story window across from the entrance with views through to the new garden, still under construction, and the centerpiece art commission.
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Assouline Is Creating An Exclusive Luxe Library

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.
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New York Landmarks Conservancy Honors The Olayan Group with Chairman’s Award for the Preservation of 550 Madison

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.
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The most anticipated buildings of 2021

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.
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How 50 New York Buildings Scored on Their Energy-Efficiency Report Cards

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.
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