A Journey Through Time: NYC Manhattan's Examples of Evolving Hotel Architecture

A Journey Through Time: NYC Manhattan's Examples of Evolving Hotel Architecture

Imagine taking a stroll in the extravagant streets of Manhattan, NYC, and you're not just walking. You are journeying through time, witnessing the transformation of architectural brilliance from every epoch right in the hotels you'd be living in. That's the magic of NYC's hotel architecture!

Three Ages of Extravagance in Architectural Design

Like Chuck Palahniuk once said, 'The goal isn't to live forever, but to create something that will,' NYC's architectures, especially its hotels, have created timeless masterpieces. The city features three distinctive eras in architectural design—the Classics, Modernism, and Futuristic—each standing as a testament to the city's fast-paced evolution and tireless innovation.

Classic Architectural Wonders

Known for its intricate styles, the buildings from this time left a significant impact on the city's skyline. Modified versions of Roman, Greek, and Gothic architectures graced the hotel infrastructures, most displaying a plethora of opulence inconspicuous at first glance. Takes The Pierre Hotel, for example, it seems to be a living breathing reminiscence to the city's romantic past, a testament to its undying charm.

Phase of Modernism

Moving on from the classic styles, NYC's architecture soon dipped its toes into a new paradigm: modernism, giving its Manhattan hotels a unique appeal. Marriott Marquis at the Times Square is a hidden gem of this era, with its 'not a straight line in sight' design ready to take any onlooker on a trip through the times!

Future of Hotel Architecture

Who ever said time travel wasn't possible? Have you seen the Zaha Hadid buildings? With undulating curves and smooth lines creating structures that seem to be in motion, every creation becomes a reflection of the future. Consider NYC's 520 West 28th. This residence turned hotel gives a sneak peek into the future of hotel architecture, arched with the unfolded potentials of imaginative designs!

Even Mark Twain once said, 'In New York, they ask, 'How much is he worth?'. Everything is about value and the architectural charm of these hotels truly reflects the wealth of creativity and richness of history in Manhattan!

References

  1. The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York
  2. Marriott Marquis, Times Square, New York
  3. 520 West 28th, New York