Frank Gehry won’t be a part of the Theater for a New Audience project in the BAM Cultural District, although, reports the New York Times, he apparently didn’t know it. His partner-in-design, Hugh Hardy, will be the sole architect from here on in, mainly, say the theater folks, because Gehry is just too busy. In fact, he might be so busy that he doesn’t remember telling them he was too busy. Hardy certainly has his share of institutional projects on his resume, and Gehry says the project will be fine without him. Since the goal of the district is to “create much-needed affordable performance and rehearsal space, mixed-income housing, and new public open space,” maybe removing Gehry’s name, and fees, will help? For now, though Gehry’s still listed on the TFANA Web site.
Gehry Out as Architect of Theater in Brooklyn [NY Times]