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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:UNO_New_York.JPG|thumb|UNO_New_York]] [[file:United_Nations_Building_(6279787666).jpg|right|thumb|United_Nations_Building_(6279787666)]] [[file:Deputy_Secretary_Blinken_Delivers_Remarks_at_the_Global_Community_Engagement_and_Resilience_Fund_Meeting_(29228644494).jpg|right|thumb|Deputy_Secretary_Blinken_Delivers_Remarks_at_the_Global_Community_Engagement_and_Resilience_Fund_Meeting_(29228644494)]] [[file:Calm_(235467517).jpeg|thumb|Calm_(235467517)]] [[file:UN_Emblem_and_Headquarters.jpg|thumb|UN_Emblem_and_Headquarters]] The '''United Nations Secretariat Building''' is a prominent skyscraper located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]]. It serves as the headquarters of the [[United Nations Secretariat]], one of the six principal organs of the [[United Nations]] (UN). The building is part of the [[United Nations Headquarters]] complex, which also includes the [[General Assembly Building]], the [[Conference Building]], and the [[Dag Hammarskjöld Library]].<br />
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==History==<br />
The construction of the United Nations Secretariat Building began in 1947 and was completed in 1952. The building was designed by an international team of architects led by [[Wallace Harrison]] and included notable figures such as [[Le Corbusier]] and [[Oscar Niemeyer]]. The design of the building is a prime example of the [[International Style (architecture)|International Style]] of architecture, characterized by its sleek, modernist lines and extensive use of glass and steel.<br />
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==Architecture==<br />
The United Nations Secretariat Building stands 154 meters (505 feet) tall and has 39 floors. Its facade is made of glass curtain walls, which were innovative at the time of its construction. The building's design emphasizes simplicity and functionality, reflecting the ideals of the United Nations.<br />
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==Functions==<br />
The United Nations Secretariat Building houses the offices of the [[Secretary-General of the United Nations|Secretary-General]], the [[Under-Secretary-General]], and various departments and offices that support the work of the United Nations. These include the [[Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs]], the [[Department of Peace Operations]], and the [[Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs]].<br />
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==Renovations==<br />
The building underwent significant renovations as part of the [[Capital Master Plan]], which aimed to modernize and improve the safety and functionality of the United Nations Headquarters. The renovations, completed in 2012, included upgrades to the building's infrastructure, security systems, and environmental performance.<br />
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==Significance==<br />
The United Nations Secretariat Building is not only an architectural landmark but also a symbol of international diplomacy and cooperation. It plays a crucial role in the daily operations of the United Nations, facilitating the work of diplomats, staff, and representatives from around the world.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[United Nations Headquarters]]<br />
* [[Secretary-General of the United Nations]]<br />
* [[General Assembly Building]]<br />
* [[Dag Hammarskjöld Library]]<br />
* [[International Style (architecture)]]<br />
* [[Wallace Harrison]]<br />
* [[Le Corbusier]]<br />
* [[Oscar Niemeyer]]<br />
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==Categories==<br />
[[Category:United Nations buildings]]<br />
[[Category:Skyscrapers in Manhattan]]<br />
[[Category:International Style architecture]]<br />
[[Category:Buildings and structures completed in 1952]]<br />
[[Category:Headquarters]]<br />
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