Today on AD, architect Adam Rolston takes us on an insightful walking tour of Rockefeller Center, exploring the history and details of New York City’s most famous holiday season destination. From the history behind the towering art deco 30 Rockefeller Plaza to the iconic ice skating rink and smaller details you may not be aware of, come along as Adam explores and explains everything there is to know about Rockefeller Plaza.
Director: Hiatt Woods
Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
Editor: Tristen Rogers
Talent: Adam Rolston
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Producer: Skylar Economy
Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Audio: Gabe Quiroga
Production Assistant: Francis McNeal
Production Assistant: Patrick Sargent
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Graphics Supervisor: Ryan Powell
Graphics, Animation, VFX: Fintan Rowan Mason
Special Thanks: Kate Blumm
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47 Comments
It was interesting 😊
Just saw the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City, and Rockefeller Center has to be my favorite spot in Manhattan, every person can come together in that one place and experience it, take in the art, the entertainment, and the whole atmosphere. It's perhaps the greatest collection of Art Deco Architecture anywhere on this planet, even Miami because of the scale of talent that went into designing every detail in this monumental complex.
Been there twice ❤️
Where’s the restroom?
Fantastic! Finally something a return to something that isn’t “I’m a celebrity, look at my conspicuous wealth, but I’m also relatable”
Fabulous architecture ❤ thank you for the tour 🎄👏👏👏
hello Adam
Gracias
0nly learned about it from the Hawkeye tv show lol
Wonderful tour and architecture. More like this!
Beyond superb
I really hope this architect when renovating has art deco in mind as it does seem his dream for it is to squeeze todays modern into it which has me concerned especially seeing the design of the new park. so far hes done great and i know that if he where to put modern it would not nearly be enough change to ruin the look i simply do not want the opprotunity of something great to come out of this ruined.
Wow! Gonna take a MUCH closer look next I’m there! Great architect, great video!
They should also do Chrysler building
Never imagine that the Rockefeller Center was massive 😮
Nice presentation of the Rockfeller building ! Love the piano music.
The past is often a good inspiration for the futur …
Awesome video of one of my favorite places!! I'm a Native NY born and raised and there's so much to appreciate about NYC!!
Loved living as a child in NYC but my parents moved to warmer weather in California. I’ve visited the city several times as an adult. Maybe it’s a reason why I love the varies Law & Order series. It’s takes me back to all the possibilities of the big city.
This is an awesome video. Please do more NYC architecture!
Yeah the family that finances depopulation.
Trixie and Katya performed their show at the radio city music hall during their tour earlier this year, and they sold. her. out. Packed!
Proud of them, they earned it. They performed in a building that in it of itself is as much of a work of art as their stupid youtube show lol <3
Hipster boomer
Americans just love celebrating themselves. 🙄 No other country does this
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Ahhh,,ok… The sun doesn't "set over the Atlantic"?
Live for these!! Please make more! 🤍
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Oh, so you guys are the ones doing all the renovation in the concourse.
I've worked in these buildings for 10+ years now and knew my way around all the "secret" passages and hidden entrances. Coming back from the pandemic, the concourse really changed with areas closed off and I had to learn some of the area again.
Fantastic video, I learned so much 🙂
Amazing video! So insightful and interesting. Would love to see more videos like this.
This was great!
I work at NBCU high up in 30 rock. Love learning more about my office building and surrounding areas!
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Wow
Very impressive🏙
So interesting! Thankyou!❤
I need a 1 hour long video of this
Honestly, at the end of this video not to be dramatic 😏, but it brought me bit to tears because I was filled with such gratitude and new love for the arts and aesthetic + traditions. During the pandemic I watched your videos because they were a bit of my only source to the outside, it was sort of like reading a book. Something I was very much in need of so thank you for providing such a wonderful space and a very educational space.
i like how constrained himself by not explaining too much detail so more layman people like me can understand it. especially that part when he was explaining about the rooftop garden.
Sow woanderfull to descover this places. Incredibile at hight standards.
Great presentation. As a NY native Rockefeller Center was a place of grandeur and art. I hadn’t realized the extent of the upper gardens until visiting a friends office years ago As you mentioned the lower level surrounding the ice rink had been restaurants. It appears your firm created a common hall around the rink placing the restaurants off the hall. I always had difficulty finding my way around that concourse level. Will definitely visit. It would have been interesting to see a map of that level as well. Thank you for this great tour and your work on this incredible complex.
This is a fantastic tour!
Personally my least favorite place in Manhattan. The building and surrounding structures are a complete and utter mess.
Thank you to you and your entire team for an interesting and informative tour of a beautiful place, I feel like I have been there in person, thank you so much again, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year…🎄
The 30 Rock Lobby…gorgeous!!
And all of the art around the area…fantastic. I need to visit. Great tour!
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