New York: Vertical Modernism
A vertical journey through Midtown Manhattan, tracing the evolution from Art Deco skyscrapers to the sleek corporate glass boxes that defined the modern city.
Curated Spots
6 LocationsChrysler Building
The crown jewel of Art Deco. Its sunburst terraced crown and radiator-cap gargoyles celebrate the machine age with unapologetic glamour.
Open location in Google MapsRockefeller Center
A masterpiece of urban planning. It proved that skyscrapers could create public space, not just consume it.
Open location in Google MapsMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The first museum dedicated to the modern era. Its architecture has evolved with its collection, a constant dialogue between art and the city.
Open location in Google MapsLever House
The building that changed Park Avenue forever. One of the first glass curtain walls, floating on a podium, signaling the arrival of Corporate Modernism.
Open location in Google MapsSeagram Building
The epitome of International Style. Bronze and glass, set back on a grand plaza. It set the standard for the modern office tower.
Open location in Google MapsUN Headquarters
A symbol of post-war hope. A slab of international territory on the East River, embodying the pure, rational ideals of modernism.
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Survival Tips & Hacks
Use the Grid
Manhattan is a grid. Avenues run North-South, Streets run East-West. It makes navigation intuitive, even without data.
Subway Savvy
The fastest way around. Use OMNY (contactless payment) at the turnstile—no need to buy a MetroCard anymore.
