Eero Saarinen's Design of the CBS Building in New York City

Name: Eero Saarinen's Design of the CBS Building in New York City
Uploaded: 2016-12-16T18:59:58Z
Duration: P94S
Description: The CBS Building in New York City, or Black Rock, is an imposing 38-story building of black marble. Leaning away from the glass and concrete construction of the time, Saarinen wanted to create something with a dense, strong feeling.

Clip: 12/27/2016 | 1m 34s | Video has closed captioning.

The CBS Building in New York City, or Black Rock, is an imposing 38-story building of black marble. Leaning away from the glass and concrete construction of the time, Saarinen wanted to create something with a dense, strong feeling.

Aired: 12/27/16

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