Monumental staircases aren’t too common in new public buildings, which is a shame because this one at the NYU student center is quite nice. I’m guessing this is my alma mater’s take on the famous Low Library steps at our uptown rival, Columbia. Except ours is air conditioned, ya Ivy League haterz.

(Kimmel Center for Student Life, New York University, Washington Sq South & LaGuardia Pl)