While re-watching 500 Days of Summer recently, I found myself wondering…
What are my favorite buildings in Manhattan?
The lovesick architect Tom, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, was able to find inspiration in Los Angeles. I live in New York City, home to some of the most iconic buildings in the world. What speaks to me?
The Lucerne Hotel
When I was looking for my first apartment in the city back in 2006, this Upper West Side building immediately caught my eye. The realtor had made an appointment for me at a nondescript high-rise across the street; I just wanted to talk about this beautifully ornate structure.
I soon learned it was a boutique hotel with a decidedly European influence — a French restaurant occupies the entire ground floor — and that had it just undergone a major renovation.
But at the turn-of-the-century, The Lucerne was a residence hotel. Eugene O’Neill is one of its more storied occupants. I’m sure it was less grand back then, but the man knew his architecture.
I wish the darn thing would go co-op now!
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While re-watching 500 Days of Summer recently, I found myself wondering…
What are my favorite buildings in Manhattan?
The lovesick architect Tom, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, was able to find inspiration in Los Angeles. I live in New York City, home to some of the most iconic buildings in the world. What speaks to me?
The Lucerne Hotel
I soon learned it was a boutique hotel with a decidedly European influence — a French restaurant occupies the entire ground floor — and that had it just undergone a major renovation.
But at the turn-of-the-century, The Lucerne was a residence hotel. Eugene O’Neill is one of its more storied occupants. I’m sure it was less grand back then, but the man knew his architecture.
I wish the darn thing would go co-op now!
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Posted in Commentary, Design, History, Home, Humor, Life, Travel, Walking
Tagged 500 Days of Summer movie, architect, architecture, commentary, design, Eugene O'Neill, European influence, favorite buildings, favorite places, French restaurant, go co-op, home, hotels, Humor, inspiration, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, landmark buildings, life, Los Angeles, lovesick, Manhattan, New York City, residence hotel, The Lucerne Hotel, Travel, turn-of-the-century