We're back with architect Michael Wyetzner to take a look at the history of illuminated billboards and why they're required by law in Manhattan's Times Square. There are also many, many more interesting historical tidbits that are revealed as he walks "the crossroads of the world."
Architect Michael Wyetzner walks us through the fascinating history of shopping mall design from the early European models to the first modern mall to the present. He explains how malls are designed to overwhelm shoppers through psychological tricks like the "Gruen transfer." He takes a closer look at the biggest mall in the world, the Mall of America in Minnesota, and at malls that are incorporated into casinos and even airports. And you thought the shopping mall was on its way out!
Architect Michael Wyetzner tells us about how an extension that legendary architect Frank Gehry added to a modest house he bought in Santa Monica, CA, in 1977, influenced the rest of his storied career.
Architect Michael Wyetzner is back to give an in-depth look at architect Zaha Hadid's unique and revolutionary architectural designs.
Architect Michael Wyetzner takes us on a tour of the United Nations building complex in Manhattan: the site itself, the many architects involved in the design, and the style and features of the Secretariat and General Assembly buildings.
Four and a half billion people worldwide use airports every year. Architect Michael Wyetzner gives us some of the secrets of good airport design so that the experience is as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
Architect Michael Wyetzner returns to discuss the 13,000 years of world history that can be found in New York City's Central Park.
Architect Michael Wyetzner is back to give us a fascinating break down of the five most common styles of architecture on college campuses. Maybe you'll see some familiar haunts (we did!).
We're back to New York City with architect Michael Wyetzner for a fascinating look at how four iconic museums and art galleries were designed and how their architecture and context evolved over time: the massive Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, and the original Whitney Museum of American Art (now Met Breuer).
Architect Michael Wyetzner gives us his insights into the architectural design of structures in Denis Villeneuve's movie adaptation of "Dune," meant to teach us lessons about adapting to a harsh environment rather than just surviving in it. An interesting look at how ancient architecture inspired the movie's creators.
We're going back to New York City to find out how five bridges transformed it, courtesy of architect Michael Wyetzner, including an unsung female engineering hero, the "bridge over troubled waters," it's high and swingin' bridges, and much more.
An interesting look at the history of various apartment layouts in New York City, presented by architect Michael Wyetzner. Lots of history and architectural detail, from stoops to roofs, tenements to lofts, stone to cast iron, and from block to block.
This Architectural Digest channel is getting addictive! Today, architect Michael Wyetzner goes through a history of diner architecture, from converted railroad car in the 1920s to the popular "googie" style of the 1950s-60s, and what elements in our history and culture influenced the evolution. Order up!
Architect Michael Wyetzner takes a look at the architectural details found in some of the iconic baseball stadiums around North America, from the early days, to the "jewel box" era, to the Negro League parks, to modern parks, "retro" parks, and more. Batter up!
