New York Midtown South Art and Architecture Tour

This tour is organized by Build Tours

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Please join us for our Midtown North Tour to discover and experience New York and its art and architecture. Situated at the heart of New York City, Midtown and its surrounding neighborhoods are the dynamic epicenter of the metropolis. This locality’s frenetic energy finds physical translation in the dazzling lights of Time Square and the ascendant skyscrapers of the business district. During this Midtown Manhattan Architecture Tour, we will chart the history of Midtown through its architecture, starting with examples from the early twentieth century and culminating with the latest additions to this area’s urban landscape.

Important Projects Featured on this Tour:
Bryant Park, Lusby Simpson, 1847-1933
NYC Public Library, Carrere & Hastings, 1911
American Radiator, Hood & Foulihoux, 1924
David Chipperfield, Bryant Park Residences, 2018
Bank of America Tower, Cookfox and Adamson Associates, 2004-09
1095 6 Ave – Salesforce Tower, Kahn & Jacobs, 1971-73, KPF, 2010
NY Times Building, Renzo Piano, 2007
Morgan Library, McKim Mead & White, 1918; Renzo Piano, 2012
Empire State Building, Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, 1930-31
121 East 22St, OMA, 2007
Flatiron Building, Daniel Burnham and Frederick P. Dinkelberg, 1902
Madison Square Park, 1856

Your Guide:
Dr. Ivan Shumkov is a New York-based architect, urban planner, entrepreneur, professor, and a licensed NYC tour guide with more than 20 years of experience across the private, public, and academic sectors. He combines his experience of practicing and teaching architecture with his passion for discovering and sharing the history and secrets of New York. His tours provoke curiosity, show hidden urban gems, and provide opportunities for experiencing and understanding art and architecture in a unique way. He helps his guests to see and connect the city through the eyes of an architect. They are activated and transformed by these immersive experiences and view the city in a new way.