Though Latino architects (and other architects of color) have long been underrepresented in the industry, they have been leaving their mark on New York City’s built environment for a long time.
Modernist architects like César Pelli and Oscar Niemeyer have designed some of the city’s most iconic structures (hello, UN Building), while contemporary designers have also left a lasting impression on the city’s skyline (see Rafael Viñoly’s towering 432 Park Avenue).
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from mid-September to mid-October, we’ve compiled a list of notable NYC structures—including skyscrapers, apartment buildings, parks, and shopping malls—designed by Latino architects. As always, if we missed a particularly noteworthy project, let us know in the comments.
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