Architect:
Raimund Abraham
Completion:
2002
Description:
Abraham beat 225 other competitors in the 1992 competition for this 24-story tower on a tiny site in midtown Manhattan. The building's angled front ("The Mask") responds to New York's zoning requirements, while also creating a striking image for the Institution.
The main stair (worth a look from 53rd Street) is placed at the rear of the building, enabling the width of the lot to be used for the various stacked institutional, office, and residential uses. Public access is limited to the lower levels, home to gallery spaces and a cafe.
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Address:
11 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022
212.644.8660
Map/Directions/Info:
The Institute is located at 11 East 52nd Street, between 5th and Madison Avenues in Midtown Manhattan.
Train: E, V Train to Fifth Avenue/53rd Street; B, D, F, V Train to 47-50 Street/Rockefeller Center; E, V, 6 Train to 51st Street/Lexington Avenue
Car: Since the institute is in Midtown Manhattan, reaching it by car isn't recommended.
Open Monday - Saturday
10am - 6pm
Closed Sunday.
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