Flatiron Building
Daniel Burnham · New York, United States · 1902
The Flatiron Building, completed in 1902, is a pioneering early skyscraper in New York City. Designed by Daniel Burnham in the Beaux-Arts style, its distinctive triangular footprint conforms to the shape of the intersection of Fifth Avenue, Broadway, and East 22nd Street. Its steel-frame construction allowed for its then-unprecedented height and slender profile, making it an iconic example of early 20th-century urban architecture. The building's limestone and terra cotta facade features classical ornamentation, including a prominent cornice and rusticated base. Its innovative design and prominent location quickly made it a celebrated landmark, contributing to the development of the skyscraper as a symbol of American commercial power and architectural ingenuity. The Flatiron Building remains a significant example of the Chicago School's influence on urban design.