Known for incorporating ancient Egyptian and Mesoamerican elements, this style was formalized at the International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts.
This architectural style was first coined by Bevis Hillier in 1968, far after it had reached its height. Buildings of this style include the Hanson building in Montreal as well as the LaSalle National Bank Building in Chicago. Known for incorporating ancient Egyptian and Mesoamerican elements, this style was formalized at the International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts. Hotels of this style include the Colony and Avalon along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach and the another building in this style was designed by William Van Alen and features a seven arched crown with a spire on top. FTP, identify this architectural style of the 1920's and 1930's exemplified by the Chrysler Building. 
This architectural style was first coined by Bevis Hillier in 1968, far after it had reached its height.
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