In 1956, the Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann created a wall-size mosaic on the elevator core of the lobby of this significant example of modernist architecture designed by William Lescaze. This historic work of public art is the centerpiece of the rehabilitation of the building’s public entrances and facilities by Archimuse.
CLIENT
Swig Weiler and Arnow
LOCATION
New York, NY
YEARS
1994–1995
Project Team
Benjamin Kracauer, AIA
Charles B. Froom
PHOTOGRAPHY
Jeff Goldberg
In 1956, the Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann created a wall-size mosaic on the elevator core of the lobby of this significant example of modernist architecture designed by William Lescaze. This historic work of public art is the centerpiece of the rehabilitation of the building’s public entrances and facilities by Archimuse.
CLIENT
Swig Weiler and Arnow
LOCATION
New York, NY
YEARS
1994–1995
Project Team
Benjamin Kracauer, AIA
Charles B. Froom
PHOTOGRAPHY
Jeff Goldberg