Empire State Building NY NY

Empire State Building was preceded by Chrysler Building and surpassed by the World Trade Center as the world’s tallest building. Standing on prestigious Fifth Avenue, this is the country’s second tallest building after the destruction of the World Trade Center. With 102 stories the ESB soars more than a quarter mile into the Manhattan skyline.

Designed and built by architects Shreve, Lamb and Harmon at a cost of $41 million USD, the ESB has a classical facade and serves as home to more than a 1000 offices. The one year build time was outstanding at a speed of approx. 2 stories per week. After completion it had an equally spectacular opening ceremony on May 1, 1931, when US President Herbert Hoover turned on the building's lights all the way from the capital.

While you are there, go over to the observation decks on 86th and 102nd floors. With clearer skies you can see farther than 80 miles from the lower deck while the upper deck is smaller and closed on high traffic days. Get there in the morning when it is less crowded, or take in magical views at night.

The ESB has special lightening at special occasions when the top 30 stories are lit up by colored lights. The lobby serves as a host of colorful events through out the year. Banking, dining and shopping options are available on-site.

After you are done at the ESB, designers will like to walk down to the Bryant Park, see the historic Grand Central Terminal, while food lovers can explore the many dining options and voguish shops of fashionable Times Square.

At Toledo (212-696-5036) on 6 E 36th St, between 5th and Madison Avenues; you can meet with the business types enjoying Spanish and European cuisine. The cozy ambience and a refined setting makes it an outstanding neighborhood spot.


Hours:
Daily 8am-11:15pm

Admission:
Adult $18;
Senior and Student (12-17) $16;
Child (6-11) $12, under 5 Free

Credit Cards accepted:
Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express

Address:
350 Fifth Ave,
New York, NY 10118
Tel: (212) 736-3100

Location: On 5th and 34th St.

Trains:
6 to 33rd St;
B, D, F, N, Q, R to 34th St

Web address: http://www.esbnyc.com

Design - Stones

Since stone-age man has known the value of stone at home. Ancient man was closer to stone because it was used due to its availability and because it was a robust and readily available material to build homes. Stone ware and stone utensils have also been discovered in excavations in various parts of India and the subcontinent, where life supposedly evolved.

Even today, stone is often used for fireplaces, hearths, and decorative walls in homes. Stone walls and fireplaces are easier to clean and look attractive. To put these stones together in walls in designs and other interior décor they have to be cut to size first. Since the stones are hard, a very hard diamond blade is used to cut these. These blades are used on a wet tile saw. A water pump in the tile saw helps keep the blade cool so the job gets done with speed.

A diamond blade is a circular saw blade used for cutting hard or abrasive materials. Where shape cutting is required band saws are used. These also use diamond blades for cutting hard materials.

For cutting concrete, brick, block, stone and other similar materials designers use diamond blades. A diamond blade consists of a steel core and powder metal combined with diamond crystals which is heated and pressed into a molding to become the diamond segments, which are the actual cutting teeth of the blade. These diamond segments are then welded to the steel core. Another way of making a diamond blade includes electroplating diamond crystal directly to the metal core. Single layer diamond blades are made by a method called brazing (soldering).

The steel core of a diamond blade may be different one from another because of its usage. The spaces called segments are used in a diamond blade to provide cooling to the blade. The continuous rim blades are more used for smooth chip- free cutting. To cut a stone in designs, modern architecture demands use of proper tile saw. People have developed tastes and need more finesse in their living standards.