Tours Details
Dates: weekdays
Start time: 10am, 2pm or 5pm EST
Duration: 2 or 4 hours (40-90min walking)
Meeting Point: NY Public Library or TBD
End Point: Madison Square or TBD
Participants limit: 15
Private New York Midtown South Architecture, Art and City Tour
Situated at the heart of New York City, Midtown and its surrounding neighborhoods are the dynamic epicenter of the metropolis. This locality’s frenetic energy finds physical translation in the dazzling lights of Time Square and the ascendant skyscrapers of the business district. During this Midtown Manhattan Architecture Tour, we will chart the history of Midtown through its architecture, starting with examples from the early twentieth century and culminating with the latest additions to this area’s urban landscape.
Some of the Architecture on this Tour
Bryant Park, Lusby Simpson, 1847-1933
NYC Public Library, Carrere & Hastings, 1911
American Radiator, Hood & Foulihoux, 1924
David Chipperfield, Bryant Park Residences, 2018
Bank of America Tower, Cookfox and Adamson Associates, 2004-09
1095 6 Ave – Salesforce Tower, Kahn & Jacobs, 1971-73, KPF, 2010
NY Times Building, Renzo Piano, 2007
Morgan Library, McKim Mead & White, 1918; Renzo Piano, 2012
Empire State Building, Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, 1930-31
121 East 22St, OMA, 2007
Flatiron Building, Daniel Burnham and Frederick P. Dinkelberg, 1902
Madison Square Park, 1856
Languages
Private tours are available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian, Bulgarian and Catalan.
New York Public Library
Your PhD Architect Guide
Ivan R. Shumkov, PhD
CEO and Founder
Dr. Ivan Shumkov is a New York based architect, urban planner, entrepreneur, and professor with more than 20 years of experience across the private, public, and academic sectors. He is the founder of Build World and Build Academy, organizations dedicated to providing professional solutions and education for the built environment.
Ivan earned his PhD in Architecture in 2009 at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia and Columbia University GSAPP, as fellow of the Fondation Le Corbusier. He graduated with four masters degrees from ETSA Barcelona, University of Florence, and Harvard University GSD, as a Fulbright scholar.
Ivan combines his experience of practicing and teaching architecture with his passion for discovering and sharing the history and secrets of New York. His tours provoke curiosity, show hidden urban gems, and provide opportunities for experiencing and understanding art and architecture in a unique way. He helps his guests to see and connect the city through the eyes of an architect. They are activated and transformed by these immersive experiences and view the city in a new way.
Ivan is a licensed NYC tour guide. Being fluent in multiple languages, he can conduct tours in English, Spanish, Catalan, Bulgarian, French and Italian.
Public Walking Tour
You’ll expperience NY with a small group of up to 10 other Art and Architecture professinals, enthusiasts and lovers.
Exclusive Private Tour
You’ll experience NY by yourself or with a group of your family, freinds and colleagues. Call or email us to customize your tour experience.