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November 6, 2011
Movers & Shakers: Gregg Pasquarelli of SHop Architects
Crain's New York
By Theresa Agovino
The new Nets Arena was designed by Ellerbe Becket. A facade was needed to hide that the arena's design is a copy of the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. SHoP Architects designed the facade. This article features Gregg Pasquarelli, founder of SHoP Architects,
You were the third firm brought in to work on the Barclays Center, and you had to fix the design of the second firm. What was that like?
It was something we didn't go into lightly. We took the lead on the design. I'm sure at first it was difficult for everyone, but we really did work together well.
Were you a Nets fan?
I am now. As a Bronx boy, I was a Yankees, Rangers, Giants, Knicks fan. I'll still go to Knicks games.
How important is sustainability to what you design?
It's very important, but it has to go beyond just sustainable bling like solar panels. I think the most sustainable thing we can do as designers is to build buildings that people love. That way, we are not tearing them down every 20 or 30 years.
NoLandGrab: Brooklynites aren't likely to love an arena wedged into one of the borough's busiest intersections.
Posted by steve at November 6, 2011 5:01 PM