Park Lane No 31 (1989) -
The year 1989 marked a shift in urban aesthetic, and stood as a testament to the late-century marriage of classic grandeur and modern efficiency. Located in a prime metropolitan corridor, the project was designed to evoke the "Old World" prestige of London’s Park Lane while utilizing the high-performance materials becoming standard in the late 80s. Architectural Identity
: A move toward "international style" where luxury looked the same in New York, London, or Tokyo. Park Lane No 31 (1989)
: Inside No. 31, the 1989 vision was one of "unbroken space." It moved away from the compartmentalized rooms of the early 20th century, opting instead for open galleries and grand foyers that emphasized height and volume. Cultural Context The year 1989 marked a shift in urban