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New York, New York
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Washington Square Village was developed in the 1950s as part of Robert Moses' urban renewal plans, which faced significant opposition from local residents and activists.
The complex is designed in the modernist style by architects Paul Lester Wiener and S. J. Kessler, featuring two large slab buildings with distinctive concrete facades.
The complex includes a private garden with sculptures by artists such as Pablo Picasso and Isamu Noguchi, accessible to residents and their guests.
Local residents and preservationists have campaigned to protect the complex from redevelopment, emphasizing its architectural and historical significance.
The complex is owned by New York University and provides housing for faculty and graduate students, contributing to the university's vibrant academic community.
