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in 1979 and was totally completed in 1982. Our AKC’s new home is New York City’s 64th tallest building. I wanted to learn more about it and this is what I discovered. Uniquely shaped, strikingly posi- tioned and glistening with reflec- tive glass, 101 Park Avenue makes an impressive statement on the Manhat- tan skyline. It is a statement of quality, importance and distinction. The architectural design draws the focus to the corner of Park Avenue and 40th Street, where an expansive gran- ite plaza eases the cityscape. The dra- matic fountain and quiet seating area encourage you to linger. The entry to 101 Park Avenue features massive granite columns which frame the stun- ning five-story skylight. Polished steel doors welcome you to the lobby and, above it all, the tower shimmers in the changing light. The interplay of copious light, gran- ite walls and surrounding polished glass in 101 Park Avenue’s lobby creates a space both elegant and visually inter- esting. The dramatic proportions and openness carry through the multi-level expanse—balconies overlook the lower lobby, escalators provide ever-changing vignettes as light and architecture unite and broad elevator corridors end not in walls, but open space. A most exciting aspect of the move is having our office headquarters and the
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