Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Citi Group Building


Located on Lexington avenue between 54th and 53rd streets stands the Citi Group building. It was completed with its constuction in 1977. Hugh Stubbins Jr. was the creator of the structre. It reaches 915 feet completing 59 floors. Its architectual style has a unique stilt-style base. although the famous ornament is at the top of the highriser is the 45 degree triangle. it makes this skyscraper one of the largets skyscrapers. The columns are also unique, many people thought the building would collaspe.

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