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JPMorgan's New HQ Is a 'Mountainous Lump' Along NYC Skyline

Critic calls out 'obscene' use of steel, domineering design in JPMorgan Chase's new Manhattan HQ

(Newser) - Oliver Wainwright is out with a harsh review of JPMorgan Chase's new headquarters in Manhattan. Writing for the Guardian , Wainwright's take is unrelenting from the start, describing the 60-story building as a "mountainous lump" that "galumphs its way up above the others, climbing in bulky steps...

After 20 Years, Florence Sheds Its Ugly Crane

City's skyline is finally clear as Uffizi Galleries' construction crane comes down

(Newser) - Florence's skyline, long defined by Renaissance landmarks like Brunelleschi's dome and Giotto's bell tower, has finally shed an unexpected addition: a 197-foot yellow crane that stood above the Uffizi Galleries for almost two decades. The crane, installed in 2006 to support museum expansion efforts, became a...

Here Are the 20 Most Beautiful Skylines in America

Thrillist offers its take on the nation's skyscraper-dotted scenes

(Newser) - Whether you're gazing upon famous landmarks like the Empire State Building and St. Louis' Gateway Arch, or a Minneapolis scene straight out of Fargo, America's skylines offer eye candy that are a testament to the architects and builders who've erected our nation's most notable buildings. Thrillist...

Philly Turns Off Its Lights to Save Birds From Violent Death

Migrating birds disoriented by bright lights have been smashing into city's buildings

(Newser) - It's migration time for North America's birds, with many already journeying north for their summer stay, and one US city has taken a seemingly unusual step to light our feathered friends' way: It's turning off its lights. About 20 buildings in Philadelphia are taking part in "...

NYC Dims Lights for Migrating Birds

Feathered friends confused by the light, scientists believe

(Newser) - The city that never sleeps will be a little less bright through Nov. 1, as buildings hit the lights to protect migrating birds. An estimated 90,000 birds die each year by slamming into buildings in NYC alone; turning lights off can reduce that number by 83%, according to one...

China to Lop Off Tall Buildings in Hangzhou

Hangzhou aims to become World Heritage site

(Newser) - Hoping to turn the city into a World Heritage site, China is lopping top floors off tall buildings in Hangzhou, the BBC reports. Two hotels, a TV tower, and other buildings will get the shrinking treatment in a $5.8 million effort; the city’s government has said that all...

Greenies Dim Bright Lights in Big City

Big city's bright lights must dim, many say

(Newser) - A dimmer switch looms over Manhattan's bright nighttime skyline, as concerns over conservation and energy costs have prompted skyscraper owners to abandon the practice of blazing all lights at all hours. New York scores a 9 out of 9 on a light pollution scale, and legislators are considering official incentives...

Abu Dhabi to Buy Chrysler Building

Sovereign wealth fund offers $800M for NYC landmark

(Newser) - The Chrysler Building—a jewel of the New York City skyline since 1930—is poised to be sold to the Abu Dhabi Investment Council, reports the New York Post. The nation's oil-rich sovereign wealth fund is offering $800M for a 75% stake in the skyscraper.

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