#skyscraper style

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Paul T. Frankl (American, b. Austria, 1886–1958) Skyscraper Bookcase desk, c. 1928. California redwood, black lacquer.

Frankl arrived in New York from Berlin in 1914. He brought with him an outsider's fresh perspective and an enthusiasm for forging a uniquely American design aesthetic. He began as an architect and later switched to designing and painting fine art and furniture. In the years between the two world wars he, more than any other designer, helped shape the distinctive look of American modernism.

In the 1920s, he introduced his celebrated skyscraper style before turning to metal furnishings in the 1930s. Frankl opened Frankl Galleries on 48th Street, calling his company Skyscraper Furniture, which became an epicenter of American modernism, including modern textiles and wallpapers imported from Europe.

Photo & text: Grand Rapids Art Museum/patrons.org

[toyastales]

Tokyo, Japan

[vintagehomecollection]

100 Designers' Favorite Rooms, 1994

[ethan-acfan]

It's my headcanon that while Desmond was at the farm, he was the best at free running and target practice. Like freakishly good at climbing and running on stuff. Also, he could hit a bullseye on a moving target while sprinting from 100 meters away. But he absolutely sucked at everything else.

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Did... did you notice? The world is gray, only where Ink and Error enter it becomes colorful.

Ink!Sans by: @comyet

Error!Sans by: @loverofpiggies

[arcadebroke]

link

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[catalindigitalartist]

Futuristic City on the Horizon by Cata2k30 on DeviantArt

[blackmensuited]

[rabbitcruiser]

The Pittsfield Building was designated as a Chicago Landmark on November 6, 2002.

[vintage-tigre]

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[toyastales]

Brickell Neighborhood, Miami, Florida

[ermshelbs]

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[reyiosa]

be brave. let your sci-fi/fantasy cities have juxtaposing architecture. let there be 2,000-year-old monuments astride 10-year-old monoliths. let there at least be one Old City Hall.

the same thing goes for general technological advancement btw.