New York Midtown South Art and Architecture Tour

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.

Host or Publisher BUILD ACADEMY