I'm looking for, and not finding, an image of some high rise apartments or condos built in the 1960s in the China Town area - all as I remember. They were exposed concrete, built in a cluster and there was a large sculpture in concrete. Architect's Name or approximate street address would do. Has any one any clues? T
New York City building I.D.?
Mar 23, 2009
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How about Google Maps/Satellite?
Good suggestion, but, so far, I've not spotted the buildings in question. Building shapes (vintage unknown) are shown in map view, which is a help, but no luck so far.
question. Building shapes (vintage unknown) are shown in map view, which is a help, but no luck so far.
The big semi circular apartment complex in Chinatown that was built in the
60's is the Chatham Square Towers but not concrete.I think you're possibly thinking of the IM Pei Silver Towers with the large Picasso sculpture in the center. Three 20 story residential buildings, all cast-in-place concrete, built in the 60's. Only problem is they are not in Chinatown, they are in the Village near NYU
You nailed it! Thanks. T
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alt.architecture saves the day again! :)
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