8 Buildings Bringing Back Old New York Design

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.