The Flatiron Building is a 285ft (87m) tall building in New York City. The triangular building overlooks Madison Square Park at the juncture of 5th Avenue and Broadway in Manhattan. Despite originally being called the Fuller Building, New Yorkers insisted the building's shape resembled that of a clothes iron. The nickname was quickly embraced by the city, even bestowing the surrounding neighborhood with the Flatiron District moniker. In a style that can be approximately described as a blend of Beaux Arts and Renaissance Revival, almost every other floor is uniquely adorned with finely detailed terra cotta ornaments. The distinct and lavish design by world-renowned Chicago architect Daniel Burnham has made the Flatiron Building one of the most famous and recognizable buildings anywhere in the world.
