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   William Van Alen (August 10, 1883 – May 24, 1954) was an American architect, best known as the architect in charge of designing New York City's Chrysler Building (1928–30).

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chrysler_BuildingChrysler Building - Wikipedia

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   The Chrysler Building was designed by William Van Alen in the Art Deco style and is named after one of its original tenants, automotive executive Walter Chrysler. With a height of 1,046 feet (319 m), the Chrysler is the 12th-tallest building in the city as of 2019, tied with The New York Times Building.

   • Floor area: 1,196,958 sq ft (111,201.0 m²)

   • Floor count: 77

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   Who was William Van Alen?

   • William Van Alen (August 10, 1883 – May 24, 1954) was an American architect, best known as the architect in charge of designing New York City's Chrysler Building (1928–30). William Van Alen was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1883 to James Van Alen and Ina C. Van Alen ( née Harder) both from Dutch descent.

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   How tall was Van Alen's Building compared to the Empire State Building?

   • At 1046 feet, Van Alen's building won. However, both buildings were surpassed in height by the Empire State Building in 1931. Van Alen had failed to enter into a contract with Walter Chrysler when he received the Chrysler Building commission.

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   Why did Van Alen change his architecture?

   • Van Alen’s architecture proved to lack enough ambition for Chrysler, and he had Van Alen overhaul his blueprints to include additional levels. The plan was to compete for the world’s tallest structure position. The building’s aesthetic was also changed to reflect the Chrysler vehicle and the 1920s machine age.

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   How much did Van Alen pay for the Chrysler Building?

   • Van Alen had failed to enter into a contract with Walter Chrysler when he received the Chrysler Building commission. After the building was completed, Van Alen requested payment of 6 percent of the building's construction budget ($14 million), a figure that was the standard fee of the time.

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4. architectuul.com › architect › william-van-alenWilliam Van Alen | Architectuul

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   New York, Germany. William Van Alen was an American architect, best known for designing New York City's, art-deco Chrysler Building. Van Alen attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, and also studied for three years at the Atelier Masqueray, the first independent architectural atelier in the United States, founded by Franco-American architect ...

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5. www.architecturelab.net › architecture › landmarkChrysler Building: An Architecture Landmark To Visit In New ...

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   Feb 21, 2024 · by Anton Giuroiu. | Published on: February 21, 2024. The Chrysler Building, an iconic Art Deco skyscraper in New York City, was built in 1930 by architect William Van Alen for Walter P. Chrysler, founder of the Chrysler Corporation.

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7. www.archdaily.com › 98222AD Classics: Chrysler Building / William Van Alen | ArchDaily

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   Dec 22, 2010 · Completed in 1930 in New York, United States. In a skyline that has developed New York as a destination for architects and city lovers alike, the Chrysler Building by William Van Alen is...

8. www.smithsonianmag.com › innovation › precariousThe Precarious History of New York’s Iconic Chrysler Building

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   INNOVATION. The Precarious History of New York’s Iconic Chrysler Building. Towering ambitions built the most charming skyscraper in America. Michael Snyder. November 2023. Architect William Van...