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Last month, aia new york and the center for architecture launched discover architecture. Founded in 1857, aia new york is the oldest and largest chapter of the american institute of architects. New york city skyscrapers celebrates the numerous aweinspiring buildings that have made new york the skyscraper capital of the world. Stern and others, of three volumes in a book series on the architecture and urbanism of new york city. Originally published in 1967, the fifth edition, with new coauthor fran leadon, was published in 2010. The sheer volume of pictures and capsule discussions of building design and histories is one of the great publishing achievements of our time. Aia central new york is dedicated to serving and empowering our members through education, leadership, advocacy, and fellowship. The chapters members include over 5,000 practicing architects, allied professionals, students, and public members interested in architecture and design. Jun 09, 2010 hailed as extraordinarily learned new york times, blithe in spirit and unerring in vision, new york magazine, and the definitive record of new york s architectural heritage municipal art society, norval white and elliot willenskys book is an essential reference for everyone with an interest in architecture and those who simply want to know more about new york city. Aia members consist of over 8,000 design professionals shaping new yorks built environment, serving the greater good of society.

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