Robert J Platt is an Architectural Designer and Art Aficionado in the Tri-State Area. Driven by his keen eye for detail, Platt blends modern design principles with historical inspiration.
Architectural Designer
Robert J Platt is an Architectural Designer based in the Tri-State Area. If you ask this Art & Architecture Aficionado, he’ll argue that the Tri-State Area is the true birthplace of innovative American architecture and design. With cityscapes bordered by stunning skyscrapers and streets lined with historic structures, the Tri-State Area is a mecca of architectural greatness. The region’s architectural evolution both energizes and inspires Platt as a Designer. As an Art Historian, he is fascinated by the depth of character in the design principles of the region.
In his own architectural design work, Robert J Platt fuses history with today. An experienced Architect, Platt recognizes that it’s important to stand on the shoulders of giants. He does not ignore the impact of the designers and designs to come before. In fact, the history of architectural design is interwoven into even his more innovative designs. For Platt, function is equally important as aesthetics. The two not only coexist in his designs, but build off of each other’s inherent presence.
History of Architecture
Robert J Platt deeply values the history of architecture. An all-around Art & Architecture Aficionado, Platt is passionate about preserving designs, techniques and styles of the past. With one foot still centered in yesterday, Platt infuses the past into the present in his designs. He is endlessly inspired by the incredible architecture of NYC, that has long-endured a sense of fresh elegance. Notable NYC architectural designs that inspire Platt include:
- Gunther Building
- Hudson Yards
- Manhattan Bridge
- New York Central Tower
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