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Who says that we never found an American architecture?
Art Deco is French.
But in any case, this is the building that inspired me to pursue architecture; I was maybe 6 when I checked out this photo book of New York in the 80s from the library and the Chrysler just captivated my imagination. I live in Brooklyn now, and whenever I step out the front door of my building I can see the top of the Chrysler at the end of the street. I'll never get tired of it.
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If all others accepted the lie which the Party imposed, if all records told the same tale, then the lie passed into history and became truth. -Orwell
The Chrysler Building has it all: beauty, grace, form, stature, etc. It was built during a time when small details mattered on the exterior and interiors, something that I find largely missing in many of the newer buildings. If you ever get the chance, visit the lobby to see the giant industrial mural on the ceiling.
__________________ "Keep me posted." - Lt. Martin Castillo "People have described him as sophisticated and charming, yet also homeless and terrifying."
The Chrysler Building has it all: beauty, grace, form, stature, etc. It was built during a time when small details mattered on the exterior and interiors, something that I find largely missing in many of the newer buildings. If you ever get the chance, visit the lobby to see the giant industrial mural on the ceiling.
The mural is rumoured to be the largest ceiling mural in the world, however no formal measurement of it has been performed to confirm it.
It's a shame that Art Deco died out. It seems just those few little touches of the art style always add so much to a building, like the eagles on the side of the Chrysler or its crown.
This is definitely my favorite building of all time .
Such a gorgeous building...inside and out. I still think those bird/hawk/eagle/whatever sculptures towards the top are a bit fussy, but the building wouldn't be the same without them. Easily the most elegant top section of any building in existence, IMO.
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