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January 26, 2009
It Came from the Blogosphere...
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| [rendering by NYPost, above left; rendering by Curbed, above right. Original aerial photograph by Jonathan Barkey] |
Curbed, Fresh Visions of the Endlessly Pared Down Atlantic Yards
Apparently too impatient for developer Forest City Ratner to release the latest (Frank Gehry-free?) pared-down version for the basketball/high-living complex Atlantic Yards, the Post went ahead and commissioned the bizarre Ebbets Field-inspired take seen above left. Which led us to commission an even more retro, neo-classical vision, above right. We'd say it's at best a tossup as to which vision gets built. Meantime, pace Restless, we invite you to submit your vision of the new Atlantic Yards to tips@curbed.com; we'll publish any gems.
Brownstoner, Atlantic Yards Looking Increasingly Un-sexy
Look on the bright side: The project design is getting increasingly contextual—it should blend right in with the Atlantic Terminal Mall!
City Room Blog [NYT], Housing & Economy
So this is the biggest project in Brooklyn? The Atlantic Yards plan has fallen a long way from the spectacular glass-and-steel arena designed by the architect Frank Gehry and surrounded by 16 high-rises. [New York Post]
Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn, Officials and Ratner Mum on Atlantic Yards
Nets Daily, New York State Forms New Corporation to Help Nets’ Arena
Posted by eric at January 26, 2009 5:02 PM