Gothamist: The Band Shell Returns?

MT

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 08:31:59 -0500

An open design competition is a great idea! There is so much creative energy on the Lower East Side that someone local could no doubt come up with a beautiful design that will go perfectly with the funky eclectic nature of the neighborhood. P.S. Frank Gehry does amazing work. Has anyone noticed the design for the IAC headquarters going up on West Street? It's a sensitive tribute to New York's maritime past within steps of the historic piers of the west side (did you know the pier the Titanic was supposed to dock at - and the Carpathia did - is within sight of the new IAC building?) . When he takes context into account, he can do some stunning work that doesn't come off as too over-the-top.

Toby

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 17:29:34 -0500

Anyone who thinks Frank Gehry is a great architect has to be either blind, stupid, experienced head trauma, or some combination of both.

tyger

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 16:10:08 -0500

i've been to chicago recently and the Pritzker Pavilion is actually very pretty and seems to have great acoustics. And the idea that you could sit in the lawn in front is just great. The "back" you see there isn't the actual back, they're gates. The stage looks just fine. I would love to see something like in New York City.

pugsley

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 15:46:13 -0500

Tompkins Square doesn't need the bandshell back. The bandshell in east river park is great - and better designed than anything gehry could do. The article seems to be nothing but nostalgia for the fugs and whatnot. the east river bandshell is creating it's own nostalgia. out with the old. in with the new.

mike

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 14:05:20 -0500

Gehry, please no! We've had enough of anti-urban/anti-human architectural masturbation in this town.