MoMA: Landmarks of Modern Architecture
Scavenger Hunt on Foursquare
In celebration of the
Henri Labrouste: Structure Brought to Light and
Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Architecture exhibitions—and these artists' lasting influence on global architecture—MoMA invites you on a
Foursquare scavenger hunt
to find iconic modernist architectural sites in New York City. In
exchange for checking in at these locations, participants will receive a
$5 discount off one regular admission ticket to the Museum.
MoMA has set up special Foursquare check-in locations at 21
architectural sites in New York City. We'll post clues about the
featured locations on Facebook and Twitter (or you can cheat and read
the full list below). When you arrive at one of these landmarks, simply
check in to the special MoMA location on Foursquare.
Check-in and Redemption Details
- Effective Dates: June 17–July 31, 2013
- You must show a valid Foursquare scavenger hunt location
check-in at any of the scavenger hunt locations on your smartphone to
receive a $5 discount off one regular admission ticket. Your check-in
must be within the promotion date range, and the ticket must be
purchased at MoMA.
- One check-in discount per person per visit.
- This promotion requires a check-in via Foursquare.
If you don’t have a Foursquare account, you can download the Foursquare
app from your phone (from Apple App Store or Android Marketplace). Like
MoMA on Facebook or follow MoMA on Twitter to see hints and clues about
the locations.
Locations
Alexander Hirsch Townhouse
The Alexander Hirsch Townhouse, designed by Paul Rudolph in
1970, features a three-story-tall living room—a feature that Le
Corbusier termed a "free facade.” This open design allows natural light
to flood the entire building.
The Ansonia hotel, built between 1899 and 1904 by William
E. D. Stokes, resembles modern French palaces stacked atop one another.
At the time of its construction, the building featured the world's
largest indoor pool and had more ironwork than any other building in New
York.
Battery-Maritime Building
The Battery-Maritime Building was a ferry terminal built by
Walker & Morris in 1909. The building is known for its elaborate,
Beaux-Arts–style metal ornamentation. Materials include nearly 9,000
elements of iron, steel, copper, stucco, and ceramic tile.
Bayard-Condict Building
The Bayard-Condict building is a steel-frame skyscraper
built by Chicago architect Louis Sullivan between 1897 and 1899.
Sullivan's ornate style evokes the natural appearance of organic forms.
Central Synagogue
Designed by Henry Fernbach in 1870, the Central
Synagogue—the oldest operating synagogue in New York City—features two
soaring 122-foot towers. The columns in the central sanctuary are
reminiscent of the lightness of Henri Labrouste's structures.
Civic Center Synagogue
The Civic Center Synagogue is a unique, dramatic building
that also hosts art exhibitions every six weeks. The synagogue was
designed by William H. Breger in 1967, with a curving, flame-shaped
sanctuary. The expressionism exhibited by the marble facade can also be
seen in Le Corbusier's later work.
Grand Central Station
Grand Central Terminal is an iconic transportation center
built by the architectural firms of Reed & Stem and Warren &
Wetmore between 1903 and 1913. The terminal, which features a facade in
the Beaux-Arts style, has a sense of lightness similar to that achieved
in Labrouste's buildings.
Japan House
Japan House was built in 1971 by Junzo Yoshimura with
Gruzen & Partners. The building utilizes ribbon windows, which Le
Corbusier also used in his most iconic buildings.
Lever House is an iconic modern skyscraper designed in 1951
by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The 24-story
building was one of the first glass International Style office
skyscrapers in the United States.
Macy's Herald Square
The Macy's flagship store reigned as the largest department
store in the world from 1924 to 2009. Constructed in 1902 in the
Beaux-Arts style, the building was the first to include a modern
escalator. The store is currently undergoing a full renovation designed
by Studio V Architecture.
Morris Sanders House and Office
The Morris Sanders House was built between 1934 and 1935 by
Sanders himself. This was one of the earliest buildings in New York
City to reflect the modern aesthetic principles pioneered by Le
Corbusier beginning in the 1920s. The building is known for its
unornamented yet harmonious facade, constructed of glaze and glass
bricks.
The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library was designed by Carrere &
Hastings in 1911 in the Beaux-Arts style. Carrère and Hastings both
studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and they adapted French
architectural aesthetics to the New York City landscape. The Library is
most comparable to the grandeur of Labrouste's Bibliothèque
Sainte-Geneviève Nacionale.
Paley Park (Samuel Paley Park)
Paley Park was designed in 1967 by Zion & Breen
Associates with architect Albert Preston Moore for the William S. Paley
Foundation. A dramatic waterfall provides a sense of relaxation by
washing away the noise of the city, illustrating a modern approach to
urban public space.
Rockefeller Center Expansion
Built by the Rockefeller family, Rockefeller Center was the
largest modern private building project ever undertaken when
construction began in 1930. The powerful presence of the Rockefeller
center resembles Le Corbusier's Ville Radieuse, or "Radiant City."
Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III Guest House
Owned by former MoMA president Blanchette Rockefeller, the
townhouse was built by Philip Johnson & Associates in 1950. Johnson
was the founder of MoMA’s Architecture and Design department, and the
modern house was briefly donated to the Museum.
Seagram Building
The Seagram skyscraper was built between 1954 and 1958 by
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and former MoMA Architecture and Design curator
Phillip Johnson. Interestingly, Le Corbusier was a finalist in the
selection process before the project was awarded to Mies van der Rohe.
Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village
Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village, built in 1942, is
an iconic residential community. The planning approach for "Stuytown"
was similar to that of Le Corbusier's Ville Radieuse.
United Nations Headquarters
The UN Headquarters was built in 1952 by the International
Committee of Architects, who were nominated by their respective
governments. Le Corbusier was one of the head designers of this
multinational committee.
Vivian Beaumont Theater
Designed in 1965 by Eero Saarinen, the Vivian Beaumont
Theater features a sleek design that was modern for its time. The heavy
building was lifted onto what Le Corbusier termed "pilotis."
Williamsburg Bridge
The Williamsburg Bridge, which connects Brooklyn to the
Lower East Side of Manhattan, was built between 1896 and 1903 by Henry
Hornbostel. Hornbostel was a disciple of Labrouste, and the bridge
illustrates the negotiation between aesthetics and exposing the
structure.
109 Prince Street
109 Prince Street was built between 1882 and 1883 by Jarvis
Morgan Slade, who translated a French Renaissance aesthetic into
cast-iron architecture. The building is now occupied by clothing magnate
Ralph Lauren.
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