I wanted to learn more about it and this is what I discovered. Uniquely shaped, strikingly posi- tioned and glistening with reflective glass, 101 Park Avenue makes an im- pressive statement on the Manhattan skyline. It is a statement of quality, importance and distinction. The architectural design draws the focus to the corner of Park Avenue and 40th Street, where an expansive granite plaza eases the cityscape. The dramatic fountain and quiet seating area encourage you to linger. The en- try to 101 Park Avenue features mas- sive granite columns which frame the stunning five-story skylight. Polished steel doors welcome you to the lobby and, above it all, the tower shimmers in the changing light. The interplay of copious light, gran- ite walls and surrounding polished glass in 101 Park Avenue’s lobby cre- ates a space both elegant and visually interesting. The dramatic propor- tions and openness carry through the multi-level expanse—balconies over- look the lower lobby, escalators pro- vide ever-changing vignettes as light and architecture unite and broad el- evator corridors end not in walls, but open space. A most exciting aspect of the move is having our office headquarters and the AKC Dog Museum housed in the same building. Opportunities are now being offered to kennel clubs and individuals to have their names proudly displayed on the AKC Wall of Fame honoring supporters of this magnificent collection. I hope every kennel club will take this opportunity to be named. Pledges may be received over a five year period making it affordable for both large and small clubs. Kudos to AKC Board Chairman, Ronald Menaker, AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung, all AKC staff members, our Board of Directors, the AKC Delegate Body and to all mem- bers of our sport who have dreamed of making our location more acces- sible for the public and visitors from all over the world! Our future is even brighter! The sky’s the limit!
T op N otch T oys , N ovember 2018 • 61
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