Architecture: Empire State of Mind
When I was younger, until the age of about 18, I would be so consumed in the most unimportant things. Sure, I still have my moments, but not like it used to be. Playing on my phone, picking the stuffing from a sofa cushion, or trying to play my gameboy at every possible opportunity.
What changed? Well, in 2008 I was lucky enough to go on a university trip to the amazing NYC. And BY PURE CHANCE we were there when Barack Obama won his first Presidential race. It was insane.
So, whilst I was there in the middle of Times Square, with TV camera crews and thousands upon thousands of people lining the streets, the TV feed on the giant screens turned to a helicopter shot of the Empire State Building - now lit up in the victorious blue of Democrat Obama.
Ever since, my friends have mentioned how I’ll be looking up at different sights. Buildings, stars, clouds.
The following day we went on a tour of the building itself. Still donning the art-deco styles of the 1930s (albeit for the few additional neons that were added in the 70s - now thankfully removed), the building was incredible. If you ever get the chance to visit NYC, you must go.
It’s changed the way I see the world, both from the bottom looking up, and from the observatory deck on the 86th floor.
Next time, I’m going for the 102nd floor, and remembering to put $20 in the pocket of the lift operator for them to take me up to the ‘secret’ 103rd floor, where there’s no glass, and only VIPs are normally allowed....
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