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Grand Central Madison Is New York City’s Most Transportive Train Station, Thanks to Its Art

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Massive mosaics by Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith plus more works bring verve and vibe to the city’s new terminal. On January 25 , when the first commuter trains pulled into Grand Central Madison, the new $11.1 A big win, however, are its moving works of art. Photo by Marc A. Photo by Marc A.

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Eero Saarinen's CBS 'Black Rock' Manhattan tower gets a gentle overhaul by Vocon and MdeAS

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A $36 million restoration of Eero Saarinen ’s 1964 corporate headquarters for CBS in Manhattan has been announced by New York-based Harbor Group International, LLC (HGI) ahead of the project’s expected completion early this fall.

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KPF reveals supertall Midtown Manhattan tower behind arched windows

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KPF has released new images of a supertall tower currently under construction in Midtown Manhattan. Named 520 Fifth Avenue, the tower rises 1,000 feet to “strike a distinctive presence on the most famous skyline in the world and rub shoulders with distinguished architectural icons,” according to the design team.

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Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith will wrap new Manhattan train station in giant murals

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Commuters in the Big Apple will soon be able to enjoy a bumper art offering on their way to work: Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith are creating huge site-specific murals for the new Grand Central Madison train hall. ft of floor-to-ceiling mosaics are permanent gifts to the people of New York.’. Via Art News].

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Marcel Breuer’s Marshad House Just Hit the Market for $1.8M

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Location : 204 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, New York Price : $1,800,000 Architect : Marcel Breuer Year Built : 1950 Footprint : 2,292 square feet (three bedrooms, one full and one half baths) Lot Size : 0.73 A central entry leads to three bright bedrooms in one wing, and free-flowing living spaces in the other.

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520 Fifth Avenue by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)

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Rabina, a New York-based, family-owned and operated real estate investment and development firm, announced today the launch of residential sales for its forthcoming 1,000-foot mixed-use tower at 520 Fifth Avenue. Rising above Midtown in the heart of New York City, 520 Fifth will be the tallest residential tower on Fifth Avenue.

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Tibor's Right Time by Kilogram Studio

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The shop is laid out as a long transition from Union Station’s public halls, to display, and then repair. Materials that are original to the historic Union Station were preserved, such as the terrazzo floors, stone, and glazed brick columns. The intricate work of watch repair is a spectacle for visitors.

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