Architecture
Untapped New York was started in 2010 by a then student at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP), where she is now a professor. We love architecture and believe there is no better place to celebrate it than NYC!
22 of NYC’s Remaining Armories and How They’re Used Today
New York City’s historic armories can be seen all around the city, and are currently used for all kinds
Hiding Infrastructure With Fake Townhouses in NYC, Paris, London and Toronto
58 Joralemon Street Infrastructure is an inevitable part of urban living. Subways and tunnels need ventilation, but the question is
22 Great Locations to Check Out During 2014 OHNY Weekend in NYC
This year’s Open House New York is coming up the weekend of October 11th and 12th–and we’re
Insane Instagrammer Takes Photo Atop 432 Park Construction, Tallest Residential Building in NYC
Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a 17-year-old Instagrammer on top
A Look at Life on Chung Ying Street which Borders Both Hong Kong and Mainland China
Besides the phenomenal economic success that Shenzhen has achieved over the last 30 years, the city also strives to pronounce
There’s a Floating Train Barge that Crosses the Hudson River Twice a Day
Freight barges aren’t something we think about all the time but did you know there’s a floating train
Myths of the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Tickets for Upcoming Tour
The Brooklyn Army Terminal is one of the most imposing–and least understood–buildings on the South Brooklyn waterfront. Built
Historical Remnants inside the AMC Empire 25 Theater in Times Square
The Empire Theatre, now the AMC Empire 25 in Times Square has a colorful history, with an interior designed by
Take a Tour of the Off-Limits Woolworth Building with a Historian
The Woolworth Building is one of New York City’s most famous off-limits landmarks. Though its Byzantine, cathedral-like interior of
The Best of the Untapped Cities Photo Pool: Famous NYC Skyscrapers
It’s not surprising that many photographs submitted by our readers feature New York City’s skyscrapers, the icons of
10 Unique and Quirky NYC Subway Entrances
The Interborough Rapid Transit of New York City opened its first subway line in 1904. 468 stations and 24 subway
King’s Cross London Gets an Exciting Redevelopment Plan along Regent’s Canal
The Filling Station at King’s Cross There’s a lot happening at King’s Cross in London and the