Open Windows Not a Great Sign at Domino
While the Landmarks Preservation Commission tries to make up its mind about whether to save the Domino Sugar Factory, the most beautiful portion of the Kent Avenue complex is being left exposed to the elements, the Waterfront Preservation Alliance notes in its most recent blog post. This ain’t too surprising given that developer Isaac Katan…
While the Landmarks Preservation Commission tries to make up its mind about whether to save the Domino Sugar Factory, the most beautiful portion of the Kent Avenue complex is being left exposed to the elements, the Waterfront Preservation Alliance notes in its most recent blog post. This ain’t too surprising given that developer Isaac Katan isn’t exactly known for his reverence for old buildings. The worse shape he lets this building fall into while the LPC fiddles, the better chance he’ll have of being allowed to tear it down.
Hey, Close That Window! [Waterfront Preservation Alliance]
Open Windows at Domino [Curbed]
Domino Sugar Factory Proposed for Landmarking [Brownstoner]
Katan Tries to (Ab)Use Affordable Housing [Brownstoner]
Domino Decision Not “Either-Or” [Brownstoner]
This is a beautiful building! Very few, if any, condo architects that have been designing anything I’ve seen in this city, have come up with anything this elegant in a new building. Replace this with the usual glass and steel box? I hope not.
LPC – let’s get moving here. It’s the only way to guarantee this building survives in some way, shape, or form. 10:29 is right – people would buy condos here, if done right.
I know it’s wishful thinking, but I’m still hoping for some kind of public space that utilizes the industrial history of the building in its design, ala Chelsea Market. I also haven’t forgotten the affordable housing that’s much needed, as well.
More than 1,500 people have signed a petition to landmark this building. I think it’s a great idea to incorporate portions of the original structure into the new development. Its hip and people would buy condos because of it.