The Architect of New York by Moro, Javier
The Architect of New York by Moro, Javier

The Architect of New York

A transportive work of historical fiction chronicling the life, loves, and iconic successes of Rafael Guastavino, the...
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Author: Javier Moro
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Architect of New York by Moro, Javier

The Architect of New York

$95.99 $49.71
The Architect of New York by Moro, Javier

The Architect of New York

$95.99 $49.71
Author: Javier Moro
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
A transportive work of historical fiction chronicling the life, loves, and iconic successes of Rafael Guastavino, the influential yet largely forgotten Spanish architect of New York's Gilded Era

Iconoclast. Genius. Womanizer. Architect Rafael Guastavino's signature vaulted tile ceilings revolutionized Gilded Age New York City. The Oyster Bar in Grand Central, the Prospect Park Boathouse, and the iconic Old City Hall subway station number among his masterpieces. But while his works continue to imbue the city with the glamour of a bygone era, the man himself has been largely forgotten.

Told through the eyes of Guastavino's son and business partner, Rafael Jr., Javier Moro's magnetic prose brings to life the remarkable rags-to-riches journey of this influential immigrant family. Guastavino was a stubborn man, enamored of his own sense of destiny, but he was also a deeply compassionate father, as committed to his family as he was to his work, and equally defined by his successes in the latter realm as by his failures in the former.

Set against historical events including the Chicago World's Fair and the sinking of the Titanic, The Architect of New York is a moving and entertaining father-son story filled with finely developed and deeply researched real-life characters (including such figures as Stanford White and Daniel Burnham) that captures the romance and drama while offering a timeless glimpse into the human heart.

Author: Javier Moro
Publisher: Counterpoint LLC
Published: 01/06/2026
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.30w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781640097469


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 10/20/2025
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2025

About the Author
JAVIER MORO is one of the best-loved writers of his generation and a highly regarded figure in Spanish literary circles. He is a winner of the Planeta Prize and the Primavera Prize. His books include Passion India and The Red Sari.
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