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]
looks like the bomb already hit it
I would love for this part of brooklyn to have an iconic, legendary masterpiece of contemporary architecture to look up to. This stuff is cheesy by 80s standards. That “My building survived an earthquake” look is just too ubiquitous, and cliche’d, by now. Something MORE edgy is what I want. Visionary wouldn’t hurt.
It looks more like an architectural design of a first year student. Gehry has designed some amazing buildings but now it seems he’s found his gimmick and it’s easier to revisit it than do the hard work of coming up with something new that makes sense here.
I can see the archeologists digging up brooklyn 500 years from now and scratching their heads while yelling, “WTF?”
While I hate the ugly pre-fab building that currently houses the PC Richards/Modells, I can tell you that I’ve shopped in both of those stores for things I needed and they are convenient and have a good selection. I for one will be sad to see both of those stores go. (And what’s the matter with you folks don’t you use sporting goods or need AC?)
My complaint is that Ratner (who brought us the ugly pre-fab Atlantic Terminal) is going to put up a building that will make him the most money. He doesn’t care about inflicting uglyness on the surrounding neighborhoods and the presence of Gehry is a salve to all of those who would complain if he brought in his usual cast of characters to design this project.
As for Gehry, I don’t like his work. Perhaps I’m just too “Brooklyn” to appreciate his genius, but it just doesn’t look like something that is going to stand the test of time. When I look at this I see someone who was not able to get beyond steel and glass boxes and decided to make his statement by getting rid of edges and using something that looks like giant balsa wood construction on the Flatbush Avenue entrance. Its not pretty, its not inventive, and it most definitely is not in keeping with the scale or feel of the area.
I am not sure if I like it or not; I’d like to see more photos –
I don’t like it but I could get behind it if this was it — not 1/30th of it.
Full Disclo: I’m an unrepentent supporter of Nets to Brooklyn whatever it takes.
As for the design, my only regret is that I didn’t think to copyright what I left out by the curb last Tuesday night–I could be making a claim for infringement.
Looks like a Trojan Horse