That was my office for quite a few years, filled with fond memories. After TWA'S demise, the Port Authority, who runs JFK, wanted to tear it down. Thanks to a great man, and one of the best mayors New York ever had, Rudy Guiliani had it declared a landmark, and saved it for future generations to come. I will always miss being there, and my love for TWA will never fade.
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Thanks to that, I’ll Go to the Flight Center (now TWA Hotel) and stay there (+ buying some souvenirs & plane spotting).
I've been to the hotel twice now, and am headed back in May for a third stay. It's fantastic; they really leaned into the 60's vibe of everything, and it's fun feeling instead of just fun looking. It's a bit pricey, but well worth it for a special experience, in my opinion! Plus, the food in the Paris Cafe is fantastic. It closed for Covid, but is reopening this month!
Thanks for the nice vid! Anybody notice a similarity between the TWA Terminal and Turin, Italy’s, Palazzo a Vela (internet search)? Both were built essentially concurrently, too.
There's actually a really cool video of inside the terminal from back in 2001 when it was still in use. If you're interested is called "TWA JFK STL terminals 2001"
Read the book «Design TWA». It’ll show that this terminal never accommodated jets well. It was built just before the jet age and failed to accommodate jets. But yes, it is used to represent the key age. The book talks about it too.
Nice video. I use to fly in and out of there back in the day. Flying jets was exciting, fun and new. Walking down the tunnel to your flight was space age; the terminal layout and lines were sleek and sexy. We even dressed up.
one of my favourite buildings ever designed and built.......i love the architect too (he did Sydneys opera house too.....i think) So, thank you Erin for helping to keep its memory alive, before it ends up de-constructed and built over.......
This video brings back some nice memories. I used to hang out in the futuristic TWA Terminal with friends back in the late 1970's before the days of high security. Thanks for posting.
OMG I would have LOVED to see that. I hope that VR gets to the point that one day we can stand in the new TWA terminal and put on our goggles and be transported back in time.
The terminal was a short drive from Lynbrook, and the crowded lounges were a fun place to hang out in at night. It was a carefree time. Ironically my friends and I used to call it "The Time Tunnel"
JFK was built using the same style as was originally found in LAX with sweeping arcs and arches bring a sense of fluidity. Compared with LGA which was built very utilitarian and closed.
Was that the place on the first floor / basement with the orange theme? If so I dont think i got good footage of it. And the current hotel doesnt seem to have that room (i think they made it into part of the gym? :( )
Flying used to be fun and going in and out of this terminal was amazing. These days are gone forever as we are treated like prisoners by today’s Airlines and the TSA. If I could, I’d rather walk to my destinations. I hate flying today... This was the best design for an airline terminal ever...
That was my office for quite a few years, filled with fond memories.
After TWA'S demise, the Port Authority, who runs JFK, wanted to tear it down. Thanks to a great man, and one of the best mayors New York ever had, Rudy Guiliani had it declared a landmark, and saved it for future generations to come. I will always miss being there, and my love for TWA will never fade.
Thanks to that, I’ll Go to the Flight Center (now TWA Hotel) and stay there (+ buying some souvenirs & plane spotting).
I've been to the hotel twice now, and am headed back in May for a third stay. It's fantastic; they really leaned into the 60's vibe of everything, and it's fun feeling instead of just fun looking. It's a bit pricey, but well worth it for a special experience, in my opinion!
Plus, the food in the Paris Cafe is fantastic. It closed for Covid, but is reopening this month!
Thanks for the nice vid! Anybody notice a similarity between the TWA Terminal and Turin, Italy’s, Palazzo a Vela (internet search)? Both were built essentially concurrently, too.
There's actually a really cool video of inside the terminal from back in 2001 when it was still in use. If you're interested is called "TWA JFK STL terminals 2001"
I went to TWA terminal in January 2019!
Read the book «Design TWA». It’ll show that this terminal never accommodated jets well. It was built just before the jet age and failed to accommodate jets. But yes, it is used to represent the key age. The book talks about it too.
Ive flown in & out of that building many times. It was fabulous & I miss it.
I'll always enjoy some good ol' TWA tea!
Nice video. I use to fly in and out of there back in the day. Flying jets was exciting, fun and new. Walking down the tunnel to your flight was space age; the terminal layout and lines were sleek and sexy. We even dressed up.
I cant even imagine what that must have felt like, so cool!
As teenagers, we felt like we were stepping into the future every time we were there. You also would have loved the '64-65 NY World's Fair.
one of my favourite buildings ever designed and built.......i love the architect too (he did Sydneys opera house too.....i think)
So, thank you Erin for helping to keep its memory alive, before it ends up de-constructed and built over.......
Thank you for the kind words Anthony!
Sydney opera was a danish architect Jørn Oberg Utzon
This video brings back some nice memories. I used to hang out in the futuristic TWA Terminal with friends back in the late 1970's before the days of high security. Thanks for posting.
OMG I would have LOVED to see that. I hope that VR gets to the point that one day we can stand in the new TWA terminal and put on our goggles and be transported back in time.
The terminal was a short drive from Lynbrook, and the crowded lounges were a fun place to hang out in at night. It was a carefree time. Ironically my friends and I used to call it "The Time Tunnel"
JFK was built using the same style as was originally found in LAX with sweeping arcs and arches bring a sense of fluidity. Compared with LGA which was built very utilitarian and closed.
Someday I`ll go! Lovely video!
The Commodore Club reminds me of a scene from a Kubrick flick! :D
2001 Space Oddissey has Saarinen inspired tables at the Hilton hotel orbiting earth
Where is the Ambassadors club? Only VIP could access to this place ... since presindents to artist. This place is omitted in every video I have seen.
Was that the place on the first floor / basement with the orange theme? If so I dont think i got good footage of it. And the current hotel doesnt seem to have that room (i think they made it into part of the gym? :( )
At least it wasn’t torn down. Most older places are.
Flying used to be fun and going in and out of this terminal was amazing. These days are gone forever as we are treated like prisoners by today’s Airlines and the TSA. If I could, I’d rather walk to my destinations. I hate flying today... This was the best design for an airline terminal ever...
Awesome video! Thanks for posting. Also, you're very pretty.
Dulles also opened in 1962 so Saarinen also never saw it complete
EdgeAl wow I didn’t realize that! Thanks!
Erin Essex Actually there were also 2 other buildings by him that were completed after his death, witch is unfortunate
I was there on that day in 2015 haha
I have an erron coffe table