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Trump Tower
 721 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, Midtown United States Print this page • 
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Trump Tower is an example of the prototypical Miesian glass box gone right. In New York and countless other cities black reflective glass became a cliche in the mid to late 20th century. The box form maximizes space and revenue. But the man behind this building, showman Donald Trump, wanted more. He was Content to allow one corner of this building to be shaved off in right angles to create something interesting that sets it apart from similar buildings. Of course, money is always a motive, and the notching also creates more corners and more windows, which means the offices and residences in this building have more light and can be leased at substantially higher prices. Still, at least it's something different in a city that deserves outstanding architecture. Quick Facts
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> This used to be the location of the Art Deco Bonwit Teller Building, home of Bonwit Teller, once one of New York's most upscale department stores. It moved and its building was demolished to make way for this skyscraper. > This building was featured in the television show The Apprentice, but the boardroom where the contestants were judged is fake. The real boardroom looks nothing like what was shown on television. The televised boardroom was a set. > It is said that the apartment floor plans had to be altered during construction when it was discovered that people with corner windows could see into each other's bedrooms. Rate This Skyscraper method='post' action='/Building.php?ID=718#Rate'>Current rating:  70% name='Rating' id='Rating' value='Praise' class='Plain'> name='Rating' id='Rating' value='Raze' class='Plain'>
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Don - Friday, November 14th, 2008 @ 11:19pm
Nathaniel Rajkumar - Friday, September 23rd, 2005 @ 9:04am
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Typical of Mr Trump, his tower is ostentatious and gauche. I admit I find the geometric shape (vertical steps) interesting from a few vantage points.
Donald Trump has done a damn good job in making this building a real beauty.
For a glass box it's wonderful, nice sleek tower looking tall (even though a 500-600 feet(150-200m) tall building is average in New York ,the design works.nice q-bert style base. Trump's signature building is still one of his best in its time, the Trump Tower's design team gave it all to really impress New York and the world.
