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	* ArchDaily - [http://www.archdaily.com/98222/ad-classics-chrysler-building-william-van-alen Chrysler Building]		* ArchDaily - [http://www.archdaily.com/98222/ad-classics-chrysler-building-william-van-alen Chrysler Building]

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	* ArchDaily - [http://www.archdaily.com/98222/ad-classics-chrysler-building-william-van-alen Chrysler Building]		* ArchDaily - [http://www.archdaily.com/98222/ad-classics-chrysler-building-william-van-alen Chrysler Building]

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	* New York Horizon.		* New York Horizon.
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	* Shanghai Tower.		* Shanghai Tower.
	* Skyscraper.		* Skyscraper.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The Chrysler Building is a classic Art Deco skyscraper located in the East-Midtown area of Manhattan. At 319.5 m (1048 ft) high, the building held the title of the ~~world’s~~ tallest building when it was completed in 1930. However, this was only to last 11 months before being surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. Nonetheless, it was the first man-made structure taller than 1,000 ft, and is still the tallest brick building in the world (albeit having an internal steel skeleton).	+	The Chrysler Building is a classic Art Deco skyscraper located in the East-Midtown area of Manhattan. At 319.5 m (1048 ft) high, the building held the title of the world's tallest building when it was completed in 1930. However, this was only to last 11 months before being surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. Nonetheless, it was the first man-made structure taller than 1,000 ft, and is still the tallest brick building in the world (albeit having an internal steel skeleton).

−	The building was conceived by architect William Van Alen and contractor William H. Reynolds. Van ~~Alen’s~~ original design comprised a decorative ~~‘diamond’~~ crown and showroom windows. The ambition of such a design proved too expensive for Reynolds who sold the lease to the industrialist Walter Chrysler. Chrysler wanted to rejuvenate the East 42nd Street area and commissioned Van Alen to redesign the building in a drive to making it the tallest in the world.	+	The building was conceived by architect William Van Alen and contractor William H. Reynolds. Van Alen's original design comprised a decorative 'diamond' crown and showroom windows. The ambition of such a design proved too expensive for Reynolds who sold the lease to the industrialist Walter Chrysler. Chrysler wanted to rejuvenate the East 42nd Street area and commissioned Van Alen to redesign the building in a drive to making it the tallest in the world.

−	This ambition was kept a secret. 40 Wall Street was being built simultaneously and it was believed it would secure the title of ~~world’s~~ tallest. The additional 185 ft spire was delivered to site and erected in 90 minutes, surpassing 40 Wall Street just as the project team celebrated without realising they had been beaten.	+	This ambition was kept a secret. 40 Wall Street was being built simultaneously and it was believed it would secure the title of world's tallest. The additional 185 ft spire was delivered to site and erected in 90 minutes, surpassing 40 Wall Street just as the project team celebrated without realising they had been beaten.

	= Design and construction =		= Design and construction =
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	The building served as the headquarters of the Chrysler Corporation from 1930 to 1957 when it was purchased by real estate moguls Sol Goldman and Alex DiLorenzo. It was later sold to the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company who refurbished the façade and renovated the building in 1978. In 2008, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council purchased a 90% stake in the building.		The building served as the headquarters of the Chrysler Corporation from 1930 to 1957 when it was purchased by real estate moguls Sol Goldman and Alex DiLorenzo. It was later sold to the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company who refurbished the façade and renovated the building in 1978. In 2008, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council purchased a 90% stake in the building.

−	In 1976, the Chrysler Building was declared a National Historic Landmark. In 2005, New ~~York’s~~ Skyscraper Museum conducted a survey of prominent construction experts and found that 90% chose the Chrysler as their favourite skyscraper in New York. In 2007, the building was ranked ninth on the list of ~~America’s~~ Favourite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.	+	In 1976, the Chrysler Building was declared a National Historic Landmark. In 2005, New York's Skyscraper Museum conducted a survey of prominent construction experts and found that 90% chose the Chrysler as their favourite skyscraper in New York. In 2007, the building was ranked ninth on the list of America's Favourite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.

−	It has featured in numerous film and TV productions; most notably, ~~‘Godzilla’~~, ~~‘Armageddon’~~, ~~‘Deep Impact’~~, ~~‘Fantastic~~ Four: Rise of the Silver ~~Surfer’~~, ~~‘Sex~~ and the ~~City’~~ and ~~‘Spider~~-~~Man’~~.	+	It has featured in numerous film and TV productions; most notably, 'Godzilla', 'Armageddon', 'Deep Impact', 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', 'Sex and the City' and 'Spider-Man'.

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−	* 9 of the ~~world’s~~ most impressive structures.	+	* 9 of the world's most impressive structures.
	* Building of the week series.		* Building of the week series.
	* Empire State Building.		* Empire State Building.
		+	* Fallingwater.
	* Flatiron Building.		* Flatiron Building.
	* Fox Plaza, LA.		* Fox Plaza, LA.

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	* Fox Plaza, LA.		* Fox Plaza, LA.
	* New York Horizon.		* New York Horizon.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The Chrysler Building is a classic Art Deco skyscraper located in the East-Midtown area of Manhattan. At 319.5 m (1048 ft) high, the building held the title of the world’s tallest building ~~upon its completion~~ in 1930. However, this was only to last 11 months before being surpassed by ~~the completion of~~ the Empire State Building in 1931. Nonetheless, it was the first man-made structure ~~to be built~~ taller than 1,000 ft, and is still the tallest brick building in the world (albeit having an internal steel skeleton).	+	The Chrysler Building is a classic Art Deco skyscraper located in the East-Midtown area of Manhattan. At 319.5 m (1048 ft) high, the building held the title of the world’s tallest building when it was completed in 1930. However, this was only to last 11 months before being surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. Nonetheless, it was the first man-made structure taller than 1,000 ft, and is still the tallest brick building in the world (albeit having an internal steel skeleton).

−	The building was conceived by architect William Van Alen and contractor William H. Reynolds. Van Alen’s original design comprised a decorative ‘diamond’ crown and showroom windows. The ambition of such a design proved too expensive for Reynolds who sold the lease to the industrialist Walter Chrysler. Chrysler wanted to ~~help~~ rejuvenate the East 42nd Street area and commissioned Van Alen to redesign the building in a drive to making it the tallest in the world.	+	The building was conceived by architect William Van Alen and contractor William H. Reynolds. Van Alen’s original design comprised a decorative ‘diamond’ crown and showroom windows. The ambition of such a design proved too expensive for Reynolds who sold the lease to the industrialist Walter Chrysler. Chrysler wanted to rejuvenate the East 42nd Street area and commissioned Van Alen to redesign the building in a drive to making it the tallest in the world.

−	~~Such an~~ ambition ~~for the project~~ was kept a secret. 40 Wall Street was being built simultaneously and believed ~~that they~~ would secure the title of world’s tallest. The ~~addition of the~~ 185 ft spire was delivered to ~~the~~ site and erected in ~~just~~ 90 minutes, surpassing 40 Wall Street ~~at the same time~~ as the project team ~~their celebrations~~ without realising they had been beaten.	+	This ambition was kept a secret. 40 Wall Street was being built simultaneously and it was believed it would secure the title of world’s tallest. The additional 185 ft spire was delivered to site and erected in 90 minutes, surpassing 40 Wall Street just as the project team celebrated without realising they had been beaten.

	= Design and construction =		= Design and construction =

−	The Chrysler Building is seen as ~~being~~ a leading example of Art Deco architecture, and is distinctive due to its terraced crown and ornamentation ~~that was~~ based on the Chrysler automobile designs at the time. The crown was designed by Van Alen as seven terraced arches that make up a cruciform groin vault built into seven concentric members mounted up one behind the other with transitioning setbacks.	+	The Chrysler Building is seen as a leading example of Art Deco architecture, and is distinctive due to its terraced crown and ornamentation based on the Chrysler automobile designs of the time. The crown was designed by Van Alen as seven terraced arches that make up a cruciform groin vault built into seven concentric members mounted one behind the other with transitioning setbacks.

−	The corners of the 61st floor are decorated with protruding gargoyles that depict American eagles in a homage to the hood ornaments of the Plymouth automobile, while the corners of the setback 31st floor feature replicas of the 1929 Chrysler radiator caps.	+	The corners of the 61st floor are decorated with protruding gargoyles that depict American eagles in homage to the hood ornaments of the Plymouth automobile, while the corners of the setback 31st floor feature replicas of the 1929 Chrysler radiator caps.

−	The building, with its stepped spires, is constructed of masonry with a steel frame and stainless-steel cladding. The cladding is ribbed and riveted in a radiating sunburst motif with triangular vaulted windows. The crown is clad in a silver austenitic stainless steel manufactured in Germany.	+	The building, with its stepped spires, is constructed using masonry with a steel frame and stainless-steel cladding. The cladding is ribbed and riveted in a radiating sunburst motif with triangular vaulted windows. The crown is clad in a silver austenitic stainless steel manufactured in Germany.

−	The bricks were hand-laid ~~to create non-loadbearing walls~~, with the construction ~~taking place~~ very quickly – at an average of four floors ~~being completed each~~ week.	+	The bricks were hand-laid, but with the construction being carried out very quickly – at an average of four floors a week.

−	Inside, the building is known for its lavish lobby area, decorated with onyx, steel, ~~Red~~ Moroccan marble walls and sienna-coloured floor. The artist Edward Trumbull painted the murals on the ceiling.	+	Inside, the building is known for its lavish lobby area, decorated with onyx, steel, red Moroccan marble walls and sienna-coloured floor. The artist Edward Trumbull painted the murals on the ceiling.

	= Post-completion =		= Post-completion =

−	The building served as the headquarters of the Chrysler Corporation from 1930 ~~until~~ 1957 when it was purchased by real estate moguls Sol Goldman and Alex DiLorenzo. It was later sold to the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company who refurbished the façade and ~~underwent a renovation of~~ the building in 1978. In 2008, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council purchased a 90% stake in the building.	+	The building served as the headquarters of the Chrysler Corporation from 1930 to 1957 when it was purchased by real estate moguls Sol Goldman and Alex DiLorenzo. It was later sold to the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company who refurbished the façade and renovated the building in 1978. In 2008, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council purchased a 90% stake in the building.

−	~~Remaining one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, in~~ 1976, the Chrysler Building was declared a National Historic Landmark. In 2005, New York’s Skyscraper Museum conducted a survey of prominent construction experts and found that 90% chose the Chrysler as their favourite skyscraper in New York. In 2007, the building was ranked ninth on the list of America’s Favourite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.	+	In 1976, the Chrysler Building was declared a National Historic Landmark. In 2005, New York’s Skyscraper Museum conducted a survey of prominent construction experts and found that 90% chose the Chrysler as their favourite skyscraper in New York. In 2007, the building was ranked ninth on the list of America’s Favourite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.

−	It has ~~been~~ featured in numerous film and TV productions; most notably, ‘Godzilla’, ‘Armageddon’, ‘Deep Impact’, ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’, ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Spider-Man’.	+	It has featured in numerous film and TV productions; most notably, ‘Godzilla’, ‘Armageddon’, ‘Deep Impact’, ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’, ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Spider-Man’.

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	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

−	ArchDaily - [http://www.archdaily.com/98222/ad-classics-chrysler-building-william-van-alen Chrysler Building]	+	* ArchDaily - [http://www.archdaily.com/98222/ad-classics-chrysler-building-william-van-alen Chrysler Building]

	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]		[[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	The Chrysler Building is a classic Art Deco skyscraper located in the East-Midtown area of Manhattan. At 319.5 m (1048 ft) high, the building held the title of the world’s tallest building upon its completion in 1930. However, this was only to last 11 months before being surpassed by the completion of the Empire State Building in 1931. Nonetheless, it was the first man-made structure to be built taller than 1,000 ft, and is still the tallest brick building in the world (albeit having an internal steel skeleton).		The Chrysler Building is a classic Art Deco skyscraper located in the East-Midtown area of Manhattan. At 319.5 m (1048 ft) high, the building held the title of the world’s tallest building upon its completion in 1930. However, this was only to last 11 months before being surpassed by the completion of the Empire State Building in 1931. Nonetheless, it was the first man-made structure to be built taller than 1,000 ft, and is still the tallest brick building in the world (albeit having an internal steel skeleton).

−	The building was conceived by architect William Van Alen and contractor William H. Reynolds. Van Alen’s original design comprised a decorative ‘diamond’ crown and showroom windows. The ambition of such a design proved too expensive for Reynolds who sold the lease to the industrialist Walter Chrysler ~~who~~ wanted to help rejuvenate the East 42nd Street area and commissioned Van Alen to redesign the building in a drive to making it the tallest in the world.	+	The building was conceived by architect William Van Alen and contractor William H. Reynolds. Van Alen’s original design comprised a decorative ‘diamond’ crown and showroom windows. The ambition of such a design proved too expensive for Reynolds who sold the lease to the industrialist Walter Chrysler. Chrysler wanted to help rejuvenate the East 42nd Street area and commissioned Van Alen to redesign the building in a drive to making it the tallest in the world.

	Such an ambition for the project was kept a secret. 40 Wall Street was being built simultaneously and believed that they would secure the title of world’s tallest. The addition of the 185 ft spire was delivered to the site and erected in just 90 minutes, surpassing 40 Wall Street at the same time as the project team their celebrations without realising they had been beaten.		Such an ambition for the project was kept a secret. 40 Wall Street was being built simultaneously and believed that they would secure the title of world’s tallest. The addition of the 185 ft spire was delivered to the site and erected in just 90 minutes, surpassing 40 Wall Street at the same time as the project team their celebrations without realising they had been beaten.
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	It has been featured in numerous film and TV productions; most notably, ‘Godzilla’, ‘Armageddon’, ‘Deep Impact’, ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’, ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Spider-Man’.		It has been featured in numerous film and TV productions; most notably, ‘Godzilla’, ‘Armageddon’, ‘Deep Impact’, ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’, ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Spider-Man’.

−	[[File:Chrysler.jpg\|~~640px~~]]	+	[[File:Chrysler.jpg\|link=File:Chrysler.jpg]]

	= Project data =		= Project data =

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= Introduction =

The Chrysler Building is a classic Art Deco skyscraper located in the East-Midtown area of Manhattan. At 319.5 m (1048 ft) high, the building held the title of the world’s tallest building upon its completion in 1930. However, this was only to last 11 months before being surpassed by the completion of the Empire State Building in 1931. Nonetheless, it was the first man-made structure to be built taller than 1,000 ft, and is still the tallest brick building in the world (albeit having an internal steel skeleton).

The building was conceived by architect William Van Alen and contractor William H. Reynolds. Van Alen’s original design comprised a decorative ‘diamond’ crown and showroom windows. The ambition of such a design proved too expensive for Reynolds who sold the lease to the industrialist Walter Chrysler who wanted to help rejuvenate the East 42nd Street area and commissioned Van Alen to redesign the building in a drive to making it the tallest in the world.

Such an ambition for the project was kept a secret. 40 Wall Street was being built simultaneously and believed that they would secure the title of world’s tallest. The addition of the 185 ft spire was delivered to the site and erected in just 90 minutes, surpassing 40 Wall Street at the same time as the project team their celebrations without realising they had been beaten.

= Design and construction =

The Chrysler Building is seen as being a leading example of Art Deco architecture, and is distinctive due to its terraced crown and ornamentation that was based on the Chrysler automobile designs at the time. The crown was designed by Van Alen as seven terraced arches that make up a cruciform groin vault built into seven concentric members mounted up one behind the other with transitioning setbacks.

The corners of the 61st floor are decorated with protruding gargoyles that depict American eagles in a homage to the hood ornaments of the Plymouth automobile, while the corners of the setback 31st floor feature replicas of the 1929 Chrysler radiator caps.

The building, with its stepped spires, is constructed of masonry with a steel frame and stainless-steel cladding. The cladding is ribbed and riveted in a radiating sunburst motif with triangular vaulted windows. The crown is clad in a silver austenitic stainless steel manufactured in Germany.

The bricks were hand-laid to create non-loadbearing walls, with the construction taking place very quickly – at an average of four floors being completed each week.

Inside, the building is known for its lavish lobby area, decorated with onyx, steel, Red Moroccan marble walls and sienna-coloured floor. The artist Edward Trumbull painted the murals on the ceiling.

= Post-completion =

The building served as the headquarters of the Chrysler Corporation from 1930 until 1957 when it was purchased by real estate moguls Sol Goldman and Alex DiLorenzo. It was later sold to the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company who refurbished the façade and underwent a renovation of the building in 1978. In 2008, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council purchased a 90% stake in the building.

Remaining one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, in 1976, the Chrysler Building was declared a National Historic Landmark. In 2005, New York’s Skyscraper Museum conducted a survey of prominent construction experts and found that 90% chose the Chrysler as their favourite skyscraper in New York. In 2007, the building was ranked ninth on the list of America’s Favourite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.

It has been featured in numerous film and TV productions; most notably, ‘Godzilla’, ‘Armageddon’, ‘Deep Impact’, ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’, ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Spider-Man’.

[[File:Chrysler.jpg|640px]]

= Project data =

* Address: 405 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, New York.
* Construction started: Sept 1928.
* Construction completed: May 1930.
* Height: 319 m (1,046 ft).
* Floors: 77.
* Floor area: 111,000 m2.
* Architect: William Van Alen.
* Construction cost: $20 million.
* Owner: Abu Dhabi Investment Council.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* 7 Engineering Wonders of the world.
* 9 of the world’s most impressive structures.
* Building of the week series.
* Business model.
* Empire State Building.
* Fox Plaza, LA.
* New York Horizon.
* Shanghai Tower.
* Skyscraper.
* Tallest buildings in the world.
* The history of fabric structures.
* The White House.
* Trump Tower New York.
* Unusual building design of the week.

=== External references ===

ArchDaily - [http://www.archdaily.com/98222/ad-classics-chrysler-building-william-van-alen Chrysler Building]

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