Monday, 5 December 2016

Philips International, Helping New York City’s Skyline

New York City is famous for countless things, but one of the most important to the people, as well as the United States in general, is it's architecture. The New York Skyline is s architecture. The New York skyline is dotted with some of the most historic, not to mention beautiful, buildings in the world, including the Empire State Building, Wall Street, the Chrysler Building, and of course, the Statue of Liberty. Each of these buildings represents a unique part of American history and culture and adds to the city's overall charm and value. Unfortunately, many of these buildings are also incredibly old, with the vast majority of New York's most iconic buildings having been built in the 1930s after the Great Depression. Because of this, they show signs of wear and tear that are expected for any building that has gone through forty years of life in one of the world's most populated cities. Many developers, and the government itself, has realized the importance in preserving New York's unique buildings and are actively working to do so.

Philips International Holdings Corporation, one of the nation's largest real estate and property developers, has focused on designing their business around helping to preserve the cultural heritage and landmarks of New York City. In a recent article about Philips International, "History, Politics, and Architecture", Philip Pilevsky was described as "one of the most successful real estate developers of the modern age", largely because of this professional philosophy. After getting his start in real estate in Florida where he was flipping properties, he returned to New York City where he attended Columbia. He decided to take his experience in repurposing and renovating properties in Florida and put it towards helping with the development of New York City.

One of his greatest accomplishments came from his invention and popularization of the boutique hotel design concept. A boutique hotel differs from traditional chain hotels in two key ways, they are typically smaller and they have a noticeably unique atmosphere. This makes them an obvious choice for individuals who are visiting a city and want a memorable experience that they cannot get anywhere else. The industry for boutique hotels has been booming since the eighties and the unique character of New York City is perfect for them.

For Philips International, excellence in hotel development means repurposing famous New York Buildings. For example, the now popular Bryan Park Hotel was originally the American Radiator Building. Philip Pilevsky purchased this hotel, named because of its proximity to Bryant Park, in 1998. He chose to keep the building's unique black and gold bricking, a symbol of the coal and fire of the American Radiator Company, respectively.

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