Olga Touloumi’s book reveals how bureaucrats and technical advisors—not star architects—helped shape the design of the United Nations complex, with broadcast media top of mind.

During the summer season, thermostats at UN Headquarters are set to 77°F / 25°C in offices, and to 75°F / 24°C in the conference rooms. The “Cool UN” programme demonstrates the ...

The flags of the 193 United Nations Member States provide a colourful, 500-foot wide curved approach to the Headquarters, along United Nations Plaza. The Photo Unit documents the work of the ...

Since the introduction in 1973 as the UNECE Recommendation No. 1, the UN Layout Key (UNLK) has provided Governments ... The use of UNLK contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.