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Sony Building
Sony Building Review
Designed by Philip Johnson in 1984, the Sony Building's rose-granite columns and its giant-size Chippendale-style pediment made the skyscraper an instant landmark. The first-floor public arcade includes electronics stores, an upscale kosher restaurant, a café, and an atrium filled with people playing chess.
Have kids in tow? The free Sony Wonder Technology Lab in the Sony Building lets them program robots, create movie trailers, perform virtual heart surgery, and work as a team to produce a high-definition news broadcast. The lab also shows classic and contemporary films for both young and adult audiences in its 73-seat HD theater. Admission is free, but call at least seven days ahead for reservations, as it's very popular. 550 Madison Ave., at 56th St. 212/833-8100; 212/833-7875 for week-of screening reservations. www.sonywondertechlab.com. Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5; last entrance 30 mins before closing.
Member Reviews
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bachslunch, from US
A landmark building, I guess, but it looks like a giant kitchen hutch. Worse yet, it crowds the sidewalk, making it way too imposing to walk by. It's also not easy to get a good vantage point to see it.
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