American Standard Building

American Standard Building is a landmark skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is located at 40 West 40th Street, across the road from Bryant Park.

The American Standard Building was originally known as the American Radiator Building. It was designed by architects Raymond Hood and John Howells, who later also designed other landmark buildings in New York City such as the Daily News Building, the McGraw-Hill Building and the Rockefeller Center. The style is similar to Hood's best known Gothic building, Chicago's Tribune Tower.

American Standard Building, New York City
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Although only 25 storeys tall, the sleek design makes the building look taller. Its original owner was the American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Company. The front facade is covered with black bricks, to project the image of solidity, while gold bricks on the trimmings symbolizes fire. The ornamentation and sculptures were the work of Rene Paul Chambellan.

Today the American Standard Building houses the Bryant Park Hotel, a luxury hotel which Conde Nast in 2004 named as one of the "World's Best Place to Stay".

How to reach the American Standard Building / Bryant Park Hotel

Take the B, D, F or V train to the 42nd Street / Bryant Park subway station. Walk south along Sixth Avenue until intersection with West 40th Street. Turn left and walk east along West 40th Street until you see Bryant Park Hotel on your right.

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