Architecture and Urban Heritage with Build Tours in New York

Duration

2 or 4 Hours, Private Walking Tour

Pricing

Base price includes 2 people. Additional cost per additional person

About

Situated at the heart of New York City, Midtown and its surrounding neighborhoods are the dynamic epicenter of the metropolis. This locality’s frenetic energy finds physical translation in the dazzling lights of Time Square and the ascendant skyscrapers of the business district. During this Manhattan Midtown South Architecture Tour, we will chart the history of Midtown through its architecture, starting with examples from the early twentieth century and culminating with the latest additions to this area’s urban landscape.

Famous buildings featured on this tour: Bryant Park, Lusby Simpson, 1847-1933 NYC Public Library, Carrere & Hastings, 1911 American Radiator, Hood & Foulihoux, 1924 David Chipperfield, Bryant Park Residences, Bank of America Tower, Cookfox and Adamson Associates, 2004-09 1095 6 Ave – Salesforce Tower, Kahn & Jacobs, 1971-73, KPF, 2010 Times Square NY Times Building, Renzo Piano, 2007 Morgan Library, McKim Mead & White, 1918; Renzo Piano, 2012 Empire State Building, Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, 1930-31 121 East 22St, OMA, 2007 Flatiron Building, Daniel Burnham and Frederick P. Dinkelberg, 1902 Madison Square Park, 1847 Union Square, 1882

Your guide: Dr. Ivan Shumkov is a New York based licensed architect, urban planner, entrepreneur, and professor with more than 20 years of experience across the private, public, and academic sectors. He is the founder of Build World and Build Academy, organizations dedicated to providing professional solutions and education for the built environment.

Ivan combines his experience of practicing and teaching architecture with his passion for discovering and sharing the history and secrets of New York. His tours provoke curiosity, show hidden urban gems, and give opportunities for experiencing and understanding art and architecture in a unique way. He helps his guests to see and connect the city through the eyes of an architect. They are activated and transformed by these immersive experiences and view the city in a new way.