New York Times Building facts for kids
Quick facts for kids New York Times Building |
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| General information | |
| Location | New York City United States |
| Completed | 2007 |
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| Antenna spire | 319 m (1046 ft) |
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| Floor count | 52 |
The New York Times Building is a very tall building, called a skyscraper, located in New York City, United States. It stands 319 meters (1046 feet) high. This amazing building has 52 floors. It was finished in 2007. The New York Times Building is one of the tallest buildings in the world. A famous architect named Renzo Piano designed it.
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About the New York Times Building
The New York Times Building is a modern skyscraper. It is home to The New York Times newspaper. This building is a key part of the New York City skyline.
How Tall Is It?
This building reaches a height of 319 meters (1046 feet). That's like stacking many school buses on top of each other! It has 52 floors, which means there are many levels inside. The building was completed in 2007.
Who Designed This Skyscraper?
The architect who designed the New York Times Building is Renzo Piano. He is a very famous architect from Italy. Renzo Piano is known for designing many important buildings around the world. His design for this building is unique and modern.
Images for kids
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Height comparison of New York City buildings, with the New York Times Building on the right
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Alain Robert (circled, in red) climbing the New York Times Building on June 5, 2008
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The "X"-bracing of the tower's corners can be seen at left, while the cantilevering of the ceramic screen can be seen at right.
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Lobby, facing toward the garden at the podium
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The New York Times newsroom
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The former Times Building at One Times Square as seen in 1904
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Lower portion of the building
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Seen from the southeast
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The building under construction in September 2006
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The main entrance on Eighth Avenue
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See also
In Spanish: The New York Times Building para niños
