For nearly two decades glass towers in all shapes and sizes have transformed the New York City skyline and exuded what luxury meant, but today developers are seeing a rebellion against them and reinventing their own definitions. Hand-crafted bricks from Belgium, limestone or concrete panels, and rustic metals like bronze with distinctive punched windows are making a comeback, shifting the once glossy towers in Manhattan and Brooklyn for a more ‘Old New York’ feel. Take a look at a few examples of developments that are bringing the past into the present and evoking a modern yet historic aesthetic.
