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WALKING TOUR 9: UPPER WEST SIDE
At the turn of the century, apartment hotels such as The Dakota and The San Remo started populating the Upper West Side. Servants' quarters, elevators, and the realization of views were making apartment living more appealing to the upper middle classes and increasing the value of the top floors. Join Nick for an in-depth look at how the Upper West Side revolutionized apartment living and became the birthplace of the penthouse in Manhattan
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WALKING TOUR 8: BILLIONAIRES ROW
West 57th Street has been attracting Manhattan’s wealthiest residents for centuries–a former amalgamation of brownstone and gothic mansions in the 1800s, the street has evolved into a hotspot for supertall luxury skyscrapers boasting the three tallest residential buildings in the world. Join Nick as he deep-dives into the area’s rich history and explains why Billionaires’ Row could only be built on 57th Street.
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WALKING TOUR 7: SOHO
Architect Nicholas Potts returns for another history-revealing walking tour, this time exploring the ever-evolving look of SoHo in New York City. From stone-mimicking cast-iron details to repurposed mercantile buildings with soaring glass windows, Nick breaks down the surprising history and motivations that led to the distinctive style "South of Houston."
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WALKING TOUR 6: WALL STREET
Today AD returns to New York City for a deep-dive walking tour of Wall Street in Downtown Manhattan with architect Nicholas Potts. From the origins of the New York Stock Exchange and its majestic columns to the many architectural styles on display within just a few city blocks, come along as Nick breaks down everything worth seeing when visiting Wall Street and New York's financial district.
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WALKING TOUR 5: THE UPPER EAST SIDE
Today Architectural Digest returns to New York City for an insightful walking tour of the Upper East Side with architect Nicholas Potts. From Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Duke Mansion and the Art Deco Carlyle Hotel, come along with Nick as he explores the wealth of history and architectural details waiting to be rediscovered.
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WALKING TOUR 4: GREENWICH VILLAGE
Today Architectural Digest takes you to New York City for an insightful walking tour of Greenwich Village with architect Nicholas Potts. From jazz clubs and coffee shops to the dramatic arch at Washington Square Park and the landmark buildings on Waverly Place, "The Village" continues to exist at the nexus of New York's past, present, and future. Come along with Nick as he explores the architectural details hidden in plain sight.
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WALKING TOUR 3: GEORGETOWN
Today Architectural Digest takes you to Washington, D.C. for a walking tour of Georgetown with architect Nicholas Potts, highlighting historical architectural details hidden in plain sight. Georgetown's founding predates that of Washington, D.C. and it wasn't incorporated into the nation's capital until the 19th century. Nick demonstrates how vestiges of Georgetown's origins remain to this day, explaining how the neighborhood has retained its distinctive feel.
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WALKING TOUR 2: THE NATIONAL MALL
Today Architectural Digest takes you to Washington, D.C. for a walking tour of The National Mall with architect Nicholas Potts, highlighting some complex architectural details hidden in plain sight. The development of our nation's capitol was drastically reimagined by 1902's McMillan plan, implemented primarily to improve the design of the city's monuments and parks. Nick Potts brings this evolution to life, highlighting some remaining vestiges of 19th century D.C. while explaining how the city changed around them - including the White House itself.
ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
WALKING TOUR 1: BROOKLYN HEIGHTS
The pilot for this series. Today Architectural Digest takes you to Brooklyn Heights in New York City for a walking tour with architect Nicholas Potts, highlighting some complex architectural details hidden in plain sight. Just a ferry ride away from Lower Manhattan, the classic buildings of Brooklyn Heights reflect the neighborhood's origins as a residential suburb for the late 19th-century's emerging middle-class. From intricate flourishes to roman columns, a world of architectural influence can be seen from one building to the next, all in the same square mile.