For the past five days I’ve had the privilege of traveling around the one-and-only New York City. It was my second time visiting the Big Apple, yet this time around was a much different experience than my first. During this visit to the city I was pleased that I was able to pay much more attention to the artistic culture.
The architecture in particular was something that seemed to hold my interest. I was completely fascinated with the idea that buildings, which are over 200-years-old, have become intermixed with the new and modern-looking skyscrapers of the city. The juxtaposition of the two, however, works seamlessly together.
For example, the architecture of The New York Public Library on 5th Avenue is absolutely breathtaking. The library’s massive stone columns, as well as the two famous lion statues, “Patience” and “Fortitude”, give the building a presence that cannot be ignored. To give you a better understanding of the library’s context, 5th Avenue was ranked as the most expensive street in the world as of 2008, being home to retail stores such as Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, and Prada. Although some of these stores are housed within buildings with similar 19th century architecture, there are also buildings that have a very modern touch. The Apple Store, in particular, is the fifth most photographed building within New York. The store is contained completely underground and is accessed by a stairway or elevator from the street’s glass cube!
Please Use these links to view photos of The New York Public Library and The Apple Store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York:
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