Dorothea Basile, Contemporary art historian at the Battery Park City shares some thoughts about Ned Smyth's design. Meant to highlight the moment when street meets park, the open air court is inspired by the architecture of ancient civilizations. It steps down into the River and can be thought of as a window onto the river. She talks about the sculptural and architectural elements choice of materials.
Ned Smyth,The Battery Conservancy
New York City, New York, Albany St. Esplanade
Architectural, Community Space
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