He remained proud of the towers, which stood long enough for thousands to escape on 9/11, but carried with him “a troubled heart.” Source: New York Times
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Barry Lewis, Beloved Guide to New York City, Dies at 75
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
His walking tours of the city’s neighborhoods made Mr. Lewis, an architectural historian, a local celebrity with a star spot on a PBS series. Source: New York Times
Moynihan Train Hall Becomes a Destination For New Yorkers
By Gotham Rex on January 21, 2021
Pandemic-weary visitors are finding uplift in the new station, with its soaring expanses of glass and light. “Perfect quarantine activity,” one says. Source: New York Times
Moynihan Train Hall: It’s Stunning. And, a First Step.
By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2021
A $1.6 billion transformation of a post office has gifted the city with a lofty, light-filled steel, glass and marble cathedral, our critic writes. Source: New York Times
New York City in Virtual Walks
By Gotham Rex on December 20, 2020
The Times architecture critic Michael Kimmelman spent the past 10 months exploring the city’s communities with architects, writers and historians. Here’s what he learned. Source: New York Times
New Luxury Condo Design: Understated
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2020
Exotic finishes and ever-clubbier amenities in new developments have given way to livability and calming design. Source: New York Times
At the End of the New Pier 26, a Surprise
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2020
This environmentally themed project features an unusual design, including soaring walkways that lead to an unexpected destination. Source: New York Times
A Climate Center on Governors Island? Could Be a Game Changer
By Gotham Rex on September 17, 2020
A rezoning proposal that has been floating around is finally up for city review. This kind of development is just what New York needs now. Source: New York Times
For Tiffany & Co., a Rooftop Addition Wrapped in Glass
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2020
The famed flagship store on Fifth Avenue and 57th Street is undergoing a renovation and is expected to reopen in the spring of 2022. Source: New York Times
Building a New Sanctuary on Long Island for Culture Lovers
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2020
In Sag Harbor, April Gornik and Eric Fischl are converting a former church into a community arts center. Source: New York Times
Open House New York This Weekend Will Give You An Insider’s Tour of Local Architecture
By Gotham Rex on October 16, 2019
Open House New York This Weekend Will Give You An Insider’s Tour of Local Architecture This weekend — October 19-20 — the annual Open House New York (OHNY) festival will be held. Number four on Time Out magazine’s list of…