The Lever House

The Lever House is an iconic modern office building in New York City, completed in 1952. It is known for its sleek, minimalist design featuring a glass curtain wall that exposes the building's structure. This approach emphasized transparency and light, breaking away from traditional, heavily ornamented architecture. As one of the first skyscrapers to use this style, it helped pioneer modernist architecture in urban environments. The Lever House's innovative design influenced future office buildings and represented a shift towards functional, aesthetically clean structures in the mid-20th century.