1952 – Lever House, New York, USA
Architect: Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP
At the time of its construction,
At the time of its construction,
Instead of organising a competition for the design of their building,
A further development of his work at 860-880 Lake Shore Drive (immediately next door),
Built on a twin pinnacled spur about 250 feet high,
Widely regarded as one of the most architecturally significant buildings of the 20th Century,
Because of its prime riverside location,
Generally recognized as the finest example of skyscrapers in the International Style.
This distinctive and iconic building was Wright’s last major work,
Now a Sheraton Hotel,
Part of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts,