The Ford Foundation Building

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Building
gptkbp:addresses 320 East 43rd Street
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Ludwig_Mies_van_der_Rohe
gptkbp:area 100,000 square feet
gptkbp:awards gptkb:AIA_Honor_Award
gptkbp:certifications gptkb:LEED_Silver
gptkbp:collection gptkb:Ford_Foundation_Art_Collection
gptkbp:community_engagement Educational programs
Public forums
Local partnerships
Volunteer_opportunities
gptkbp:completed 1968
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Concrete
Glass
Steel
gptkbp:cultural_significance Prominent philanthropic organization headquarters.
gptkbp:floors 12
4
gptkbp:function Office
gptkbp:hasSecurity 24-hour security
gptkbp:height 150 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance Cultural hub
Architectural landmark
Community resource
Symbol of philanthropy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Ford Foundation Building
gptkbp:inspiration Functionalism
International Style
Minimalism
Modern architecture
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:New_York_City_Landmark
gptkbp:landscape Designed_by_Dan_Kiley
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:notable_event Art exhibitions
Community meetings
Public lectures
Host of various conferences
gptkbp:notable_feature Green roof
gptkbp:notableGuestStars Artists
Philanthropists
Scholars
Activists
World leaders
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Ford_Foundation
gptkbp:provides_access_to Yes
gptkbp:public_transport_access Bus routes nearby
Subway_nearby
gptkbp:renovated 2014
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Sprinkler_system
gptkbp:style Modernist
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Energy-efficient systems
Rainwater harvesting
Sustainable landscaping
Recycling program