See the Evolution of NYC Subway Signs In Exhibit at Grand Central
See how subway and transit signs evolved from painted pieces of wood to the sleek metal signs and digital kiosks we have today at a new exhibit inside Grand Central.
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Behind the Scenes in Construction of 25 Park Row, A New Skyscraper Rising Above J&R Music Store
Untapped Cities went behind-the-scenes at the construction site of 25 Park Row, the new COOKFOX tower rising at the former site of the former J&R music store.
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New NYC Architecture Studio Tour Series with 6sqft
Untapped Cities is partnering with 6sqft to bring Untapped Cities Insiders into the architecture studios of some of NYC’s biggest firms.
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Attend a Live Cross-Atlantic Video Seminar with Archtober
Hear from architecture, design and urban planning experts in New York and London in a live, cross-Atlantic video seminar at the Center for Architecture.
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Making New York City Modern
In her new book, “Making America Modern: Interior Design in the 1930s,” author Marilyn F. Friedman chronicles the saga of how Americans came to embrace modernism and make it their own, especially in cities like New York.
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Hotel Particulier Art Gallery/Cafe Brings a New York Esthetic and French Hospitality to Soho
At Hotel Particulier on Grand Street in Soho, the writing on the window states, “Enter the cafe through the art gallery.” When you go inside, it’s unclear where one ends and the other begins. There’s no coffee counter or bar. Other than the tables and chairs, there’s no sign that this might be a cafe.
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MoreDocumenting Retro Signs in LA’s San Fernando Valley
Are the San Fernando Valley’s vintage signs worth saving? Instagram user Sweetsignbro has been documenting them, leading to a discussion of their value.
MorePreserving New York Street Typography with The Alphabet City
Taking to the streets, designer, and photographer Joanne Dugan photographed unique typography from signage around New York, assembling them into the book ABC NYC: A Book About Seeing New York City. The root of the project was simple–Dugan wanted to make learning more interesting for her young son–but she discovered that it appealed to all ages. The …
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Daily What?! Nap Pods in the Empire State Building
Did you know that you can pay to take 20-minute naps in the Empire State Building? No, you’re not dreaming. The sleep pods at MetroNaps are the real deal.
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A Barcelona Guide in Photographs – Part 1
Some of the most exciting cities are those that have their own unique aesthetic. Photographer Marc Provins shows us his favorite spots in this visual tour.
MoreGuillaume Piéchaud Designs the Eiffel Suite of Hotel Lutetia
Hotel Lutetia gave sculptor-designer Guillaume Piéchaud’s free reign to design the majestic Suite Eiffel of Hotel Lutetia. Come and take a tour!
MoreUrban Profile: Chandelier Designer Michael McHale
We caught up with chandelier designer Michael McHale, whose creations mix European crystals with industrial elements to make strikingly beautiful objects.
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