Gehry's New Vision for Atlantic Yards
Curbed got the scoop on Gehry’s latest design for Atlantic Yards (what’re we, Dan, chopped liver?) that was presented this morning to a group of journalists (except for one ). So waddya think? Frank Gehry’s Latest Revealed [Curbed]
Curbed got the scoop on Gehry’s latest design for Atlantic Yards (what’re we, Dan, chopped liver?) that was presented this morning to a group of journalists (except for one ). So waddya think?
Frank Gehry’s Latest Revealed [Curbed]
Another pic with “all” the surrounding buildings.
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5:47: I would take it a step further and say that it actually looks like a recycling bag to which you refer, albeit clear plastic, not blue.
Look, in reality we know as little today as we knew yesterday about what will ACTUALLY be built on the site. Ratner himself has said that these plans are still entirely subject to change. And, as many posters have pointed out, the models unveiled today only show us a tiny proportion of the whole development. Whether you are for AY or against it, it’s galling to see the continuing lack of transparency in the way this project is being presented to the public. I also think it’s highly likely that Gehry will drop out before they break ground because of cost and time constraints imposed by FCR. Is that good or bad? On balance I feel that if the bloody thing is going to be built, then it’s probably good if there’s a world-class architect designing it.
Sorry, that sentence should have read:not the least of which is the environmental impact, which involves more than just better use of the subway system.
I don’t think people who love brownstones are so unrealistic as to deny all development. If they do, they’re in for a rude awakening. For those of us who don’t like Ratner’s AY, it’s for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the environmental impact which is more than better use of the subway system.
I hope, when all is said and done that Whitbo is right and they will actually build something that works and we can be proud of. But I disagree on one thing- art and architecture are meant to get a reaction, but it doesn’t have to be good art to get that. Good architecture is designed with people first in mind and that’s something Gehry is not doing. As someone pointed out (I think on Curbed), this is both sculpture and statement, but sculpture and statement do not make a great city. Single Gehry buildings can be amazing- but AY is not one building. It’s an ego trip though.
Wow. This is the first time I visited this site. Apparently it’s where Brooklynites go to whine.
Is anyone willing to look at both sides of the issue in this development?
Why are people so married to the monoculture of brownstones around here — basically, the tract housing for the middle class of 100 years ago? I live in one. It’s quaint, sure. But it’s also dark, the floor tilts, and the windows leak.
Last time I checked, in-fill development was one of the more environmentally benign ways to increase density in urban areas. This one has direct access to a train station. It’s as close to an ideal building site as you’re going to find. Or is the real issue here that people are against any development at all?
This is an awesome city. People want to move here. Where should they live and pay taxes? Here or in Jersey City? Renting or owning property in the area doesn’t give us the right to never have the views change outside our window or keep additional cars off the street just because we got here first.
Help meee! I’mmm melting!!!!
Jesus Christ. He has to be joking. It looks it belongs in a big blue recycling bag. Please make it go away.
Good art and architecture elicit reaction in people, whether that reaction be positive or negative. I haven’t decided whether I like this design or not, but judging from the readers’ comments, it’s certainly getting a reaction. There are countless instances of buildings being built that people hate and abhor when they are new. But over time, these buildings become beloved by the populace and thought of as iconic representations of their neighborhood, city, etc. Think of the World Trade Center, and, as someone alluded to earlier, the Centre Pompidou. These were reviled when built but became an integral part of people’s perceptions of their urban environments.
Now I’m not saying that Gehry’s latest design will, over time garner the same resposnse in people that these other buildings do, but the possibility exists. We should be thankful that the plan doesn’t call for a bland, dull, oversized box (like the Atlantic Terminal).
I will reserve judgement for now but am hopeful that what is eventually built is something that we can all be proud of someday.