American Radiator Building

Art Deco skyscraper in New York.

Overview

American Radiator Building, using brick and terracotta, is a 1924 skyscraper in New York, USA.

Core Characteristics

• Black brick with gold accents.
• Art Deco ornamentation.
• Vertical massing.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Early 20th-century focus.
• Commercial: Skyscraper.
• Art Deco: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Raymond Hood, it defines Art Deco aesthetics.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Brick Masonry (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Facade (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History