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Exclusive | Inside the legacy of Robert A.M. Stern — the pioneering NYC architect who designed residences for the rich and famous

Robert A.M. Stern, founder of RAMSA, passed away at 86 from pulmonary illness, ending a 50-year architectural career.
Stern’s work, including 15 Central Park West and 220 Central Park South, helped reset luxury pricing with a neoclassical style.
Peers credit Stern with reviving pre-war aesthetics in modern luxury towers and maintaining craftsmanship.
Stern was also a celebrated educator, teaching at Columbia and serving as Yale School of Architecture’s longtime dean.
The profile notes his influence extended to a demand for masonry and a timeless, traditional modernism.
Stern’s Bronx Community College Library and other projects show his reach beyond towers to civic and educational buildings.
A prominent quote from White emphasizes Stern’s ability to ‘change the game’ while staying true to heritage.
The piece highlights Stern’s influence on luxury high-rise culture, especially on Billionaires' Row.
The profile notes Stern’s fascination with New York’s architectural history and pre-war aesthetics.
Stern’s 15 Central Park West and 220 Central Park South are cited as defining projects in Manhattan’s luxury market.

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