New York Stories. Architectural Insights. Cinematic Ads.

AS I WALK NEW YORK

As I Walk New York

ASIWALKNEWYORK is a visual storytelling project that explores New York through its architecture, streets, and hidden historical details.

Through walking observations, short narratives, and cinematic-style video ads, the project reveals the unique stories embedded in the city's buildings and urban spaces.

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New York Architecture Stories

APPLE SQUEEZE

New York City loses between one and four buildings every day. Old brick structures full of character are replaced by glass sameness. Soon the city may begin to resemble Houston — all glass and all boring. I call it the “Apple Squeeze”: they keep pressing until there’s

nothing left to enjoy.

Apple Squeeze on YouTube

GARMENT BRONZE

Filmed during a casual walk along 7th Avenue while answering questions from mostly clueless tourists. It became clear to me that more information and research are needed to complement these street-placed works of art. Only real historic photos are used in production, while AI is used for artistic purposes and small accents.

Garment Bronze on YouTube

VALE OF CASHMERE

New York has many historic places that have been ruined by neglect and the misappropriation of funds. Here is one in Brooklyn: the Vale of Cashmere.

Vale of Cashmere on YouTube

NEPTUNE OF BROOKLYN

Filmed and edited by a human. AI is used sparingly—for historical recreations, small visual accents, and improved story flow. Voice-over by ElevenLabs.

Neptune of Brooklyn on YouTube

PINK DECOY

Sometimes a strange but not particularly eye-catching building hides a great deal of old and current history behind its unremarkable facade.

Pink Decoy on YouTube

URBAN SURREAL

There is graffiti, and there is art. This looks like art to me. Subtle visual accents are added to enhance the mood and support the story.

Urban Surreal on YouTube

SNOW MOOD

Snow can be a rather lovely addition to otherwise dry history notes.

A few snowflakes and a bit of history…

Snow Mood on YouTube

TIS THE SEASON

This installation appears at the MET only once a year. Not as animated as in my interpretation, but no less historic.

Tis the Season on YouTube

BRIGHTON MOONS

Just a touch of history, but a lot of New York colors.

Brighton Moons on YouTube

BROOKLYN TRIUMPH

It Is a Triumphal Arch — But What Was the Triumph?

Brooklyn Triumph on YouTube

Only in New York

MELTING POETRY

Here is a quiet moment in the vortex of world events.
Relax, and walk slowly for a moment.

Melting Poetry on YouTube

DOWN UNDER

In the NYC subway, it’s not only passengers and trains that flow through the tunnels.

Down Under on YouTube

LIONS & DRAGONS

Three thousand years of tradition, explained in sixty seconds.

Lions & Dragons on YouTube

METAMORPHOSIS

Two days of NYC pre- and post-storm observations.

Metamorphosis on YouTube

FROZEN ISLAND

The frozen island of Manhattan was a rare thing of beauty this winter. The ebb and flow of the water created visuals that may not be seen again for quite some time.

Frozen Island on YouTube

CONE FANTASMAGORY

The cone tree of Christmas past. It was the most original — and even talking — tree in the city. Of course it wouldn’t do many of the things shown here, but I hope I simply added to its originality.

Cone Fantasmagory on YouTube

Cinematic Story Ads

GOLDEN DREAMS

As I Walk New York, I film, research, and edit everything together, adding a bit of animated eye candy when the story calls for it. What began as an interesting building turned into a theater promotion wrapped inside a story.

Advertising happens organically

Golden Dreams on YouTube

CUPID'S RUN

This charity event happens once a year. It’s fun, and the February cold makes it even more energetic and attention-grabbing. The event has a website, but nothing inspires participation like a short, lively video that makes you want to join the Undies Run.

Advertising happens organically.

Cupid's Run on YouTube

Everyone has a story to tell

Every business has a story worth telling — yet too often that story stays hidden.

Let’s tell it in a cinematic 30–60 second reel that promotes your business to the world.

Everyone watches reels and shorts today. Why not join the trend in a tasteful and professional way?