The Architects Newspaper is out this week with some new renderings from Grimshaw Architects of the Coney Island Amphitheater slated for Asser Levy Park. The 8,000-seat theatre has been a priority for Brooklyn Borough President since he announced it in 2007. Replacing Asser Levy’s antiquated band shell with a state-of-the-art one will ensure that free community programming—it was used for 45 different community events last year—remains in Coney Island, the beep said through a spokesperson. Moreover, it will be a key component of a revitalized Coney Island for the community and visitors in the days ahead. The hallmark of the new theater’s design is its “potato chip” roof. It’s like a bicycle wheel with a massive steel rim and a ring at the middle for a hub, said Grimshaw partner Mark Husser. The $47 million project is still on track to start construction after this summer’s concert series ends.
Coney’s New Big Top [Architect's Newspaper]
Coney Island’s New Concert Venue [Curbed]
Community Concerns About Marty’s Coney Concert Space [Brownstoner]
An Amphitheater for Coney Island? [Brownstoner]