Evan Bindelglass reports for New York Yimby: Landmarks Approves 16-story building for 8-10 West 17th Street. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission gave the okay to demolish the existing building at 8-10 West 17th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues) and construct a new one in its place. The existing building, designed by Belfatto & Pavarini, is three-stories-tall and home to the Catholic
Camile LeFevre reports for The Architect’s Newspaper: Assembly Line. Architects retool a WWII-era steel works factory in Minneapolis. This complex is now the subject of an adaptive reuse plan to house the creative industries of the 21st century. Once a steel works facility, Minneapolis’ Crown Center is getting a second act thanks to local Brewers and Designers. Tucked behind the
Evan Bindelglass reports for Curbed: Extell’s 16-Story Park Ave. Building Fails to impress Landmarks. Previously on an extended-length episode of the Adventures of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, a plan was presented to replace the existing rectory and parish hall building next to the Park Avenue Christian Church with a 16-story mixed-use condo building. It took three hours and left us with a cliffhanger. Well,
Edward Gunts and James Russiello report for The Architect’s Newspaper: A Landmark Anniversary. Architectural preservation commissions across the country are turning 50. New York School of interior Designs’ Rescued, Restored, Reimagined exhibit includes the Marine Air Terminal. Next year brings the 50th anniversary of the New York Landmarks Preservation Commission. Big celebrations—collectively known as NYC Landmarks50—are in the works and several exhibitions
