Architecture
Untapped New York was started in 2010 by a then student at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP), where she is now a professor. We love architecture and believe there is no better place to celebrate it than NYC!
Behind the Scenes at the TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport
There are those moments which form the core of your urban memory. For some, they serve as reminders of why
5Pointz, the Largest Legal “Graffiti Exhibit” in the US
It all started one afternoon when I was making the trek out to Flushing to meet a friend for some
On Data and Cities: New York City, measuring-up
Welcome back to the Untapped Cities partnership with Gehl Institute in Copenhagen, looking at the impact of data, both open
From Forge to Skyscraper: the story of 120 Park Avenue
120 Park advertises itself as “Spectacular Views, Extraordinary Location, Extraordinary Opportunities.” This “extraordinary location” is a post-modern skyscraper located at
The Substations of NYC’s Subway System
As New York City adapts to climate change and embraces alternative energy, many structures and spaces too must adapt to
Summertime Ferrying in New York City
While many may think of Seattle as the capital of ferry boat riding, New York City also has an extensive
Architecture Spotlight: Movie Palaces in the Mission District
Before Netflix, streaming videos and television, most people got their entertainment at a vaudeville/movie theater. These “palaces” were places
Musical Chairs in Bryant Park and Other Mob Activities
Dashing, falling, dancing — Bryant Park was awash with adults playing a children’s game last night. In celebration of Bryant
Don’t Forget to Look Up!: The Broadway You Haven’t Seen
In today’s hectic lifestyle most of us run around keeping our eyes forward making a direct beeline for our
Bungalows in the Big City?
Often when you think of New York City, the first thoughts that form involve the massive, grandiose architecture, the grid
The Mount Vernon Hotel, Built in 1799 & Still Getting Mail at 412 E 61st Street
To get to the Mount Vernon Museum & Garden you must first head east, along 61st Street, past 3rd, 2nd
“Play Me, I’m Yours” Pop-up Pianos arrive in Paris
This week, the pop-up piano installation/invasion makes it to Paris after stints in New York, London, Sà £o Paulo