architecture

Jan
28
‘Greenest Block in Brooklyn’ Fights for Landmark Status

‘Greenest Block in Brooklyn’ Fights for Landmark Status

300 East 25th Street Block. Courtesy of the Historic Districts Council.EAST FLATBUSH — On the 300 East 25th Street Block,
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Dec
13
After 125 Years in Manhattan, Van Alen Institute Makes Brooklyn Its New home

After 125 Years in Manhattan, Van Alen Institute Makes Brooklyn Its New home

New location of Van Alen Institute. Courtesy of Van Alen Institute.GOWANUS — The Van Alen Institute announced their move to
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Sep
18
Open House New York: 65 Sites To See In Brooklyn

Open House New York: 65 Sites To See In Brooklyn

Open House New York [https://ohny.org/weekend/plan-your-weekend/grid?borough[0]=xTMUDWdwXE3Ma827I0JS] (OHNY) released its 2018 schedule today and
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May
17
The Best of Brooklyn From Every Point

The Best of Brooklyn From Every Point

via Brooklyn PointBrooklyn Point [https://brooklynpointnyc.com/?utm_source=BKLYNR&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=Dedicated%20Email] will
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Nov
29
Redesign for Williamsburg’s Domino Sugar Factory Approved By Landmarks Preservation Commission

Redesign for Williamsburg’s Domino Sugar Factory Approved By Landmarks Preservation Commission

A rendering shows the new design of the Domino Sugar Factory Refinery Site from the waterfront promenade (Rendering via PAU)
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Sep
08
Paper, Pencils, Pistol? Teen Packs Gun On First Day Of School

Paper, Pencils, Pistol? Teen Packs Gun On First Day Of School

105 Tech Place via Google MapsDOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – As more than one million public school students in NYC returned to classes
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Mar
30
Giant ‘Lily Pads’ Will Protect Red Hook Houses From Future Flooding

Giant ‘Lily Pads’ Will Protect Red Hook Houses From Future Flooding

Rendering via KPFNYCHA has commissioned architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) to design a resiliency and renewal program for
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Jun
30
Here’s Why Fort Greene And Clinton Hill Are The Best Places To Take A Date

Here’s Why Fort Greene And Clinton Hill Are The Best Places To Take A Date

Many locals can enjoy rooftop views of Manhattan from their Fort Greene and Clinton Hill homes during the summer. That’
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Jan
28
Eyesore Or Post-Modernist Triumph? You Be The Judge

Eyesore Or Post-Modernist Triumph? You Be The Judge

Bright colors at 722 Coney Island Avenue. (Photo: Sarah Crean)Coney Island Avenue just got a little more colorful but
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Jan
07
Photo Finish: Brick And Mortar In Clinton Hill

Photo Finish: Brick And Mortar In Clinton Hill

Photo via yesmini_ [https://www.instagram.com/p/BAKTnbanTbC/?taken-by=yesmini_]. Never underestimate the power of just walking aimlessly. Keep
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