Tag: nyc

Architecture contests are concept cars

“New York Horizon” is a prime example of Contestism—a trend in architecture that flows from the convergence of open-design competitions, cheap rendering software, and viral media. The eVolo Skyscraper Competition is hardly the only game in Contestism, but the winning entries tend to follow the same model. Contestism means spectacles that are neither straightforward nor satirical. Instead, they’re shallow and excessively social.

Bridge and Tunnel

Rich was able to the lease the Ridgewood property in 2014, but the previous tenant an owner of an industrial metal shop did not possess the necessary licenses to serve and brew alcohol. After receiving the proper approval last year, he began renovating the property. Rich laid down all of the underground pipes and sanitation on his own, and hooked up the 16 tap dispenser. In addition, all of the furniture, tables, the bar cover and lighting were all individually installed and assembled by Rich.

Subway Parking

Late at night and on weekends, the MTA stores a significant number of subway trains underground. Some of these trains are parked in dedicated underground subway yards, while others are stored on express tracks and tracks that were originally built as part of subway routes that were never completed. Here are 7 below-ground overnight homes for the city’s subway cars.

  • 137th Street Yard
  • 174th Street Yard
  • Church Avenue
  • Fourth Avenue Express Tracks
  • Jamaica Yard Approaches
  • The Grant Layup
  • City Hall Lower Level