184 Adelphi Showing Its True Colors
When we last checked in on 184 Adelphi Street last Summer, it was clad only in exterior insulation. Now it’s got some kind of metal exterior. While we think the design is interesting in itself, we think it’s less successful contextually than the nearby 364 Myrtle condos and the art studio on Vanderbilt. Regardless, we’d…
When we last checked in on 184 Adelphi Street last Summer, it was clad only in exterior insulation. Now it’s got some kind of metal exterior. While we think the design is interesting in itself, we think it’s less successful contextually than the nearby 364 Myrtle condos and the art studio on Vanderbilt. Regardless, we’d rather see a strong statement like this than a Fedders special.
Angles, Setbacks and Windows on Adelphi Street [Brownstoner] GMAP P*Shark DOB
I enjoy the contrast with the surrounding buildings also– it’s more interesting than a new building built to look old. I certainly like it better than Fedders– it has a design that took some consideration and creativity, which wins a lot more points in my book than a standard brick building that blends in with its neighbors. You can’t build a 19th century building today, so why pretend to? I wonder what they’ve done with the inside.
I like it. I think it makes a statement without trying to. Sure, it’s a bit out of context. But no one can really complain because the block wasn’t landmarked.
I actually enjoy stumbling upon one of these buildings every now and then. I find the juxtaposition appealing but would personally find an entire block of modern structures like these to be nauseating.
The materials on this building are totally out of context, and construction-wise looks to be of poor quality. I’d take a Fedder’s building over someone’s poor design skill. Just beacuse it looks “modern” doesn’t mean it’s well-done or even good!
This might have worked a whole lot better if they had different windows. It looks retarded right now. the windows should have been bigger with aluminum frames and horizontal instead of the ye old double hung.
I don’t dislike it, but it looks very out-of-place on that block.
I like the shape.
Frankly it stounds out mostly because of the color. A darker shade would make it blend in better.
The windows are awful. I don’t hate the material (from what I can tell), and the design doesn’t totally suck. Replace the windows!!!
I like it!!
Maybe it would look cool on it’s own, but it really doesn’t fit in with the surrounding buildings. Hate to say it, but a Fedders building might even look better in this place, as it least they are brick. Ok, bring it on….I can take it!