VIA 57 WEST
Location: New York, New York
Type: Residential
Role: Facade Design
Phases: Design Development
Years: 2012
Finalists in a two stage competition for the redevelopment of Pier 54 along the Hudson River. The design for the pavilion drew by the natural pier design by MVVA and was dubbed the Armadillo by Bjarke. The pavilion transformed with use of counterweights from a gate to a stage to an enclosure for maximum adaptability. Working closely with world-class consultants, many of whom were very specialized including composite material engineer and specialty mechanical engineers, we were able to develop a system that would be innovative yet simple.
Project while employed at BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group.
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