(Image taken from http://blog.aia.org/mt-static/plugins/Ajaxify/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/imagemanager/images/favorite_architecure_images/13_grand_central_station_lg.jpg)
(Image taken from http://www.afterimagegallery.com/nytgrandcentral.jpg) Grand Central Terminal, or Grand central station is on 42nd Street and Park avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
Grand Central Station was deconstructed, and reconstructed between the years 1903 and 1913, and in 1913 it reopened to the public. It was built by, and named for, the New York City railroad. With 44 platforms, and 67 tracks along them this building is the largest train station in the world by number of platforms.
The station was built into two separate levels, the top level has 41 tracks and the bottom layer has 26 tracks. There is more construction happening on the building and when it re-opens there will be a total of 75 tracks and 48 platforms.
I chose this twentieth century building because it's in my home state. I associate everything from NYC to my older brother and sister who live in Park Slope Brooklyn. The last time I visited them we went to Grand Central "Station" and I was completely entranced with its grand open spaces. I am so excited about the reoccurring expansion and development. After doing some research I was able to find the layout of the building and I cannot wait to delve deeper into the buildings design.
I was initially drawn in by the interior of the building but I am confident that the architecture of the building will be just as amazing.
No comments:
Post a Comment