I am thinking maybe ‘contemporary’ is the right term. This is surely not ‘classical’ or ‘period’ or ‘traditional’ architecture: so perhaps contemporary rather than “modernist”.
I am thinking of RAMSA as an example of “classical” architectural design.
It does seam I am getting into semantics here; that is, making distinctions, were there are no real differences.
My point would best stated by simply saying this is NOT - classical, period, traditional architecture. My contention is the frequent claim that only “classical” architecture is BEAUTIFUL: 520 5th is beautiful, yet NOT classical in the strict sense of the word.
The contention that only classical architecture is ‘beautiful’ is well explained in the video discussion I have posted: I do however disagree with the fellow in this discussion - but he does make some very good observations regarding the merits of classical architecture.
I worked on the 52nd floor of 500 5th for several years before covid. Had a beautiful lobby and the views of ESB were (in my opinion) the best from anywhere.
The elevator bank was unfortunately small though. It wasn’t uncommon to wait several minutes for a ride, which really sucks on those mornings where you’re running late.
@GentriVacation I would have loved to have an opportunity to visit you at the office and check out that view for myself. I worked in the ESB for a few years…luckily they had a couple of elevator banks reserved for tenants so there was never a wait. I loved working in that icon.
Wish you could’ve visited the space also! While I can’t go back in time, here’s a pic I found on my phone from my office at 500 5th. This was about 2 days before Christmas 2017.
Hopefully, this isn’t too off topic for the thread.
We’re over a third of the way there! 
