My initial research was on buildings in NYC that hold significance and embody the image that people think of when they think of Manhattan. So, I began researching buildings to create models of. These include UN building and the Empire State Building. Those buildings have cultural, political, economic magnitude. I was born and raised in NYC so the subject matter was important to me, and I value the opportunity to create a project about my own interests. This project is an homage to my home.

As I continued researching, I was inspired by the Art Deco style which is very prominent in classic Manhatten architecture. So, I decided that because our IP10 projects were meant to allow us to create things based on our passions, I would create a unique building. My building is made up of all the inspiration from the most famous and important buildings around me.