So for the second part of our final assignment we had to draw a leaf 9 times. I actually thought this was a very appropriate assignment. Not only is it fall (or maybe its winter now i don't know) but all the leaves have fallen. We are not only ending a new chapter but we will be begining a new one, therefore we will be turning over a new leaf!
Name: Macy's Location: 151 West 34th Street, New York City Architect: Delemos & Cordes 1st Built: 1857 Function: Department Store
The NYC Macy's is the largest Macy's building out of any other buildings in the chain. It is also the first Macy's store that was created. Rowland Hussey Macy was the founder of this popular chain of department stores. However, back in his time it was just a little corner store. The stores emblem, a red star, was created to mimick a tattoo that Rowland H. Macy had. Macy's is also the proud location where an annual Thanksgiving parade is held.
Name: The Bellagio Hotel Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Architect: Deruyter Butler with Atlandia Design (Design), Jerde Partnership (Theme), Marnell Corrao Associates (Record) 1st Built: 1998 Function: Hotel The Bellagio has 3,933 guest rooms and suites. It has also received the AAA five-diamond award. It has many features that surpass its status as a hotel. These include, shops, restaurants, a spa, casino, showroom, wedding chapel, convention and business rooms, pools, and a fabulous light show provided by fountains in the courtyard.
Name: Smithsonian Institution Location: Washington D.C Architect: James Renwick Jr. 1st Built: 1855 Funtion: Museum
This was the first building constructed for the Smithsonian Institution. It is also referred to as The Castle. The Smithsonian Institution was a gift to the United States by British scientist James Smithson. Today this building is used for the administers office spaces.
Name: FAO Schwarz Location: 5th Avenue, New York City Architect: Original Unknown 1st Built: 1870 Function: Toy Store
FAO Schwarz was founded by Frederick August Otto Shwarz and his brothers. The first store was located in Baltimore, Maryland. However, the New York store became the flagship store of the whole chain. The New York location was also redesigned by David Rockwell in 2004.
Name: Beverly Wilshire Hotel Location: Beverly Hills, California Architect: Walter G. McCarty 1st Built: 1928 Function: Hotel
The Beverly Wilshire Hotel is constructed up of an Italian Renaissance architectural style. It is located right next to Rodeo Drive, which is a street full of designer shops. The movie Pretty Woman actually filmed some of their scenes here because of the elegant surroundings.
Name: Carnegie Hall Location: 7th Avenue, New York City Architect: William B. Tuthill 1st Built: 1891 Function: Theater
Carnegie Hall is one of the most famous theaters around the globe. Actually, the reason I chose this building is because my grandmother is distantly related to Andrew Carnegie and she has traced him through her family tree. The reason it is called Carnegie Hall is because Andrew Carnegie funded it.
Name: Radio City Music Hall Location: 6th Avenue, New York City Architect: Edward Durell Stone 1st Built: 1932 Function: Theater
The Radio City Music Hall is built in an art deco style of architecture. It is the home of the Radio City Rocketts. Many award shows and other important events are held here regularly.
Name: The Trump Plaza Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey Architect: Martin Stern Jr. 1st Built: 1984 Function: Hotel and Casino
The Trump Plaza is located on the popular boardwalk on the beach of Atlantic City. Of course Atlantic City is known for its gambling so this hotel is also part casino. It is a four star hotel with many pleasing amenities.
Name: The Biltmore Estate Location: Asheville, North Carolina Architect: Richard Morris Hunt 1st Built: 1895 Function: Home
The Biltmore Estate is so large that it took about six years to build. It was constructed for George W. Vanderbilt. The Biltmore Estate is one of the biggest privately owned estates here in North Carolina. It is open to the public for tours, shopping and viewing its beautifully decorated rooms.
Im a freshman at UNCG and Im majoring in the interior architecture program. Im a hard worker but I also love to go out and have fun!So a mixture of both work and fun is what I love about college!
