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Formerly the Dean of the Yale School of Architecture until 2016, Robert A. M. Stern has partnered with Liz Waytkus, executive director of Docomomo US to create a film that raises awareness about the preservation of a prominent Post-modern icon, Philip Johnson’s AT&T Building. Emphasizing the importance of the Philip Johnson skyscraper, this film titled “Why the AT&T Building Matters” has been published by the Metropolis Magazine.
Robert A. M. Stern is a New York-based architect, professor, and founder of the architectural firm, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, now known as RAMSA.
Known as one of the most controversial debates of 2017, the historic AT&T Building, usually referred to as “550 Madison Avenue”, is at risk of losing some of its original architectural features. The Post-modern building was originally built in 1984 by Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Philip Johnson and architect John Burgee.
Courtesy of The Metropolis Magazine.
This film is not Stern’s first attempt to preserve the AT&T building. Previously, he was among over 20 protestors on Madison Avenue who displayed their disapproval of the new redesign of the landmark and he held a sign saying “Hands off of my Johnson”.
Additionally, many architects do not consider Postmodernism as a worthy architectural movement, which is one of the reasons Postmodern buildings from the 80s are being put at risk of demolition and renovation.
Courtesy of The Metropolis Magazine
Proposals by Snøhetta to renovate the AT&T building have ignited this debate on preservation as their designs include replacing the signature stone-clad facade with tasteless undulating glass, as an attempt to make the building more integrated with the street.
Photography: Jorg Himmelreich
Unfortunately, the demolition of the iconic Postmodern lobby has already been finished. However, the process of designating the building as an official New York Landmark continues in order to protect the exterior facade of the controversial AT&T skyscraper.
Courtesy of Matthew G.Bisan
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