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D-Crit Architectural Criticism

A Designed Experience: Raines Law Room

In the dim, quiet hours of morning she dressed for day with thought of the night ahead. Like the characters in old photos she is a vision of grayscale; black stockings, heels, and a voluminous dark gray skirt with a belted waist.


Large and In Charge: One Bryant Park

Stand up, sit down, raise your hand. Don’t pick your nose. Let’s all get lined up, it’s time for a bathroom break. You naively thought that growing up meant these elementary school days were behind you. Nope. The face is different but you’re still being bossed around.
Heralded by environmental conservation and sustainability, the new Bank [...]


Time on the High Line

How quickly a new view can change how we see. Take, for example, the slower-than-average pedestrian. At street level they’re a human obstacle. On the High Line, Manhattan’s new elevated park on the West Side, there’s no rushing. Move as slow as you like. Below, destinations are hurriedly sought. Above, on the park, dreamy and [...]


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