The Lobby Chrysler Building
In my travels round America I have seen few buildings that were genuinely a delight on the eye. The Chrysler building in New York is an exception it must have cost a fortune but this Art deco skyscraper is a masterpiece . I think you have to go into its lobby to fully experience the buildings quality. You won’t be exactly welcomed by the doormen and its very dark inside. I did managed to get one shot which gives an idea of the whole you can see three of the beautifully decorated elevator doors.
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The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City. At 1,046 ft , it is the tallest brick building in the world with a steel framework, and it was the world's tallest building for 11 months after its completion in 1930.
The writer Eric Nash described the lobby as a paragon of the Art Deco style, with clear influences of German Expressionism. Chrysler wanted the design to impress other architects and automobile magnates, so he imported various materials regardless of the extra costs incurred.
The walls are covered with huge slabs of African red granite. The walls also contain storefronts and doors made of Nirosta steel.There is a wall panel dedicated to the work of clinchers, surveyors, masons, carpenters, plasterers, and builders. Fifty different figures were modelled after workers who participated in its construction.
Within the lobby, there are ziggurat-shaped Mexican onyx panels above the elevator doors.The doors are designed in a lotus pattern and are clad with steel and wood. When the doors are closed, they resemble "tall fans set off by metallic palm fronds rising through a series of silver parabolas, whose edges were set off by curved lilies" However, when a set of doors is open, the cab behind the doors resembles "an exquisite Art Deco room". These elements were influenced by ancient Egyptian designs, which significantly impacted the Art Deco style. According to Vincent Curcio, "these elevator interiors were perhaps the single most beautiful and, next to the dome, the most important feature of the entire building."
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The Lobby Chrysler Building
In my travels round America I have seen few buildings that were genuinely a delight on the eye. The Chrysler building in New York is an exception it must have cost a fortune but this Art deco skyscraper is a masterpiece . I think you have to go into its lobby to fully experience the buildings quality. You won’t be exactly welcomed by the doormen and its very dark inside. I did managed to get one shot which gives an idea of the whole you can see three of the beautifully decorated elevator doors.
More information
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City. At 1,046 ft , it is the tallest brick building in the world with a steel framework, and it was the world's tallest building for 11 months after its completion in 1930.
The writer Eric Nash described the lobby as a paragon of the Art Deco style, with clear influences of German Expressionism. Chrysler wanted the design to impress other architects and automobile magnates, so he imported various materials regardless of the extra costs incurred.
The walls are covered with huge slabs of African red granite. The walls also contain storefronts and doors made of Nirosta steel.There is a wall panel dedicated to the work of clinchers, surveyors, masons, carpenters, plasterers, and builders. Fifty different figures were modelled after workers who participated in its construction.
Within the lobby, there are ziggurat-shaped Mexican onyx panels above the elevator doors.The doors are designed in a lotus pattern and are clad with steel and wood. When the doors are closed, they resemble "tall fans set off by metallic palm fronds rising through a series of silver parabolas, whose edges were set off by curved lilies" However, when a set of doors is open, the cab behind the doors resembles "an exquisite Art Deco room". These elements were influenced by ancient Egyptian designs, which significantly impacted the Art Deco style. According to Vincent Curcio, "these elevator interiors were perhaps the single most beautiful and, next to the dome, the most important feature of the entire building."
THANKS FOR YOUR VISIT TO MY STREAM.
I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD NOT FAVE A PHOTO
WITHOUT ALSO LEAVING A COMMENT