The Architects' Building at 101 Park Avenue served as home to many of the designers of New York's early skyscrapers. Their work is celebrated with a series of twenty bronze panels set into the surrounding sidewalks. Each bronze panel is a detailed portrait of the buildings designed at this site; Lincoln Building crown, NY Central Building, G.E. Building, French Building entrance, Chrysler Building crown and entrance, 101 Park Avenue, Citicorp Center.
The embedded series of bronze reliefs celebrate the rich architectural heritage of the commercial properties in the Grand Central Partnership district. At the site, once stood "The Architects` Building", home to many of the designers of the structures depicted in the plaques. This commemorative project seeks to re-establish the historic link. It was made possible through the leadership and generosity of HJ Kalikow and Co., and the Grand Central Partnership. The bronze reliefs are by Gregg LeFevre a sculptor from New York City, assisted by James Owens of Boston.
