Don’t think I’ve seen the full render of this yet:
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Those prefabricated panels appear to be solidly constructed components for the building facade and the windows; and they are quite nice looking as well.
Artful appearance and efficient assembly; looks like a very well done facade. 
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQnB75mDocj/
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It is a bit sad to see this Unitarian historic church demolished. The architecture was quite nice in an odd way: not sure what that architectural style was - but it had ‘style’.
Well as the billboard in front of the old church says - "Everything in nature is resurrection". 
Farewell fine old building; may you come back to life after death in a different form. 
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Interesting historical excerpt from ChatGPT -
Here’s a detailed overview of the Unitary church in Manhattan that was recently demolished to make way for a new condo development — specifically the historic site in Murray Hill:
The Church: Community Church of New York
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It was located at 40 East 35th Street in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan and had been the congregation’s home from 1948 until 2022.
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This church was more than just an architectural landmark — it played a significant role in social activism and cultural life in New York City over many decades. The congregation was involved in civil rights causes and hosted notable figures, including Pete Seeger, Nelson Mandela, and a prominent 1960s debate between Malcolm X and Bayard Rustin.
Modern / International Style Design
- The building, constructed between 1940 and 1948, was designed by the firm Magoon & Salo.
- It exhibits characteristics of Modernist architecture — a style that emerged in the early to mid-20th century with an emphasis on simple forms, lack of ornamentation, and direct expression of structure and materials.
- The exterior was primarily red brick with minimal decorative detailing, arranged in a straightforward, geometric way with vertical window bands and asymmetrical massing — traits commonly associated with post-war modern design in urban contexts.
- Architectural historians describe it as part of the Modern Movement and note the design’s awareness of its dense Manhattan setting, where traditional church ornamentation was simplified or omitted in favor of clean lines and functional spaces.
Modern Ecclesiastical Architecture
- Unlike older Unitarian buildings (many of which historically used Greek or Romanesque Revival styles), this mid-century church reflected the congregation’s progressive and non-denominational orientation — a message expressed through its modern architectural language rather than traditional religious symbolism.
- The design favored theater-style seating and unobstructed interior sightlines, which were in line with mid-20th-century concepts of community worship spaces focused on inclusivity and visibility.
In summary, rather than echoing historic church styles like Gothic or Classical Revival, the Community Church of New York’s final building was an example of mid-century modern and International-style architecture — simple, geometric, and expressive of its time.
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Yes. A blend of late Deco/early International. One of a kind in its own way.
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Exactly. The other interesting - and unique - feature is the fact that almost all other churches have an architectural design that is some variation of Romanesque or Gothic.
If ever there was a good case for landmark status; this was a truly “rare” and “unique” building in every respect. 
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This IS looking very good, but I wonder what explains the 16” or so setback compared to its neighbor?
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