The iconic Empire State Building, the first construction to have more than 100 floors, went on to define the modern concept of the skyscraper. These images?originally published by HomeAdvisor?allow us to indulge in the brief folly of what the Empire State Building might have looked had it been conceived under a variety of easily recognizable architectural styles.

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The iconic Empire State Building, the first construction to have more than 100 floors, went on to define the modern concept of the skyscraper. These images?originally published by HomeAdvisor?allow us to indulge in the brief folly of what the Empire State Building might have looked had it been conceived under a variety of easily recognizable architectural styles. A classic of Art Deco design, it?s so iconic that it is hard to imagine it looking any other way. But what would it look like as a Renaissance or Gothic construction" Discover this iconic landmark in 9 different architectural styles.1. Ancient Roman
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Roman architecture followed classical orders such as the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Despite this reverence towards the legacy of Ancient Greece, Roman architects were great innovators and developed new construction techniques of their own. They were the first civilization to use arches to support their structures, as seen in many iconic structures such as triumphal arches and amphitheaters. To give their buildings a traditional...