SOM Completes Eight-Year Restoration of New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel
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Summary
Global architecture firm SOM has completed an eight-year restoration of New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel, preserving the landmarked 1931 art deco building while modernizing it for contemporary use. The project aimed to bridge the gap between the hotel's historic past and its future, maintaining the original design by Schultze & Weaver while implementing comprehensive updates.
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bridge the gap between the past and future
The Waldorf Astoria New York reopened earlier this year following eight years of preservation and restoration work on its landmarked 1931 building
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