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!
A Look at Saarinen’s Modernist U.S. Embassy in London, Now Becoming a Hotel
For some time now, we’ve been religiously following the progress of the TWA Hotel inside John F. Kennedy Airport’
Inside the Construction of the new Domino Park in Williamsburg, Opening June
On June 10th, Domino Park in south Williamsburg will open to much fanfare, giving the public permanent access to this
Brooklyn Army Terminal to Get 100,000 Sq Ft Solar Garden for Local Community
The Cass Gilbert-designed Brooklyn Army Terminal is a wonder of construction. It has a rich history that spans both world
Remnants of Former City Hall Subway Station Are Still Visible in City Hall Park
One of the most coveted locations urban explorers hope to get the chance to visit is the mythical City Hall
Daily What?! Hudson Yards Subway has an Inclined Funicular Elevator!
The 34 Street-Hudson Yards station on the 7 line is one of the newest in the system, which opened officially
10 Fun Facts about the New 3 World Trade Center, Opening Soon
Untapped Cities recently had the opportunity to tour the construction of 3 World Trade Center, the latest building that will
10 Fun Architectural Facts about NYC’s City Hall
Untapped New York Insiders, a members-only club offering free off-limits experiences and other perks, launched in March of 2018 and
17 Art Installations and Exhibits Not to Miss in NYC in April 2018
While New York City serves as a year-round launchpad for dynamic exhibits and eye-catching works, spring is particularly bountiful when
There’s a Secret Staircase Inside Grand Central Terminal’s Information Kiosk
There are tons of secrets about Grand Central Terminal, and we should know! Our tour of its secrets is one
New Tour! The Remnants of the World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows-Corona Par
Didn’t make it to the 1939/40 or 1964/65 World’s Fairs? Well here’s your chance. Our
See Photos of the TWA Hotel’s Second Tower Topping Out
We’ve been patiently holding our breath, waiting for the latest update on the progress of the TWA Hotel at
Amster Yard in Turtle Bay, One of NYC’s Most Beautiful Hidden Courtyards
As New Yorkers with a penchant for pocket parks and hidden gardens, it’s no surprise that Amster Yard has