Oculus - Fall 2016 - 11

Table of Contents 13 First Words Letter from the President Timeless Questions of Coexistence By Carol Loewenson, FAIA, LEED AP 15 Letter from the Editor New Spirit in Great Old Bones By Kristen Richards, Hon. AIA, Hon. ASLA 18 Center for Architecture Center Highlights 20 One Block Over Conceal and Reveal: Hills with Magical Views: Recycled debris and granite blocks are the bedrock of the new Hills on Governors Island By Claire Wilson 44 In Print Dream Cities: Seven Urban Ideas That Shape the World By Wade Graham Cities of Empire: The British Colonies and the Creation of the Urban World By Tristram Hunt Ethnography for Designers By Galen Kranz Cartographic Grounds: Projecting the Landscape Imaginary By Jill Desimini and Charles Waldheim Manual of Section By Paul Lewis, Marc Tsurumaki, David J. Lewis Reviews by Stanley Stark, FAIA 45 97-Year Watch Behind Repurposed Portals: Bertram Goodhue's splendid St. Bartholomew's Church was designed to incorporate the entry front of the congregation's former home By John Morris Dixon, FAIA 47 Last Words From "Houses of Knowledge" to "Houses of Access" By Benjamin Prosky, Assoc. AIA FEATURES 25 Opener: Authenticity and Innovation By Donald Albrecht 26 Civic Purpose Repurposed: Brooklyn At a Crown Heights armory where cavalry once maneuvered, a public/private/philanthropic collaboration is supporting its conversion into a multipurpose complex that balances historical and community priorities By Bill Millard 28 Civic Purpose Repurposed: Bronx A landmark post office on the Grand Concourse will soon rise from hibernation to become a mixed-use community center, helping to catalyze the borough's renewal By Bill Millard 30 A Study in Contrasts A state-of-the-art coworking space offers a homey yet edgy vibe to create a memorable adaptive reuse project in Gowanus By Lisa Delgado Oculus Fall 2016 Authenticity + Innovation: Architecture Repurposed 32 WeLive on Wall Street It's not just a residential space - it's a lifestyle By Janet Adams Strong 35 A Preservation Paradox The reuse of an architecturally and culturally significant Harlem block for low-income housing illustrates both benefits and absurdities in the treatment of historic structures By Jonathan Lerner 38 Industrial Strength Brooklyn's Industry City is an innovation ecosystem where makers and shakers come to start, develop, and grow their businesses By Gregory J. Haley, AIA, AICP, LEED AP 42 Innovation Rooted in History A sampling of highlights from "Authenticity and Innovation," on view at the Center for Architecture By Berit Hoff 48 Index to Advertisers Alphabetical & Categorical Index View the Oculus archive online: naylornetwork.com/arc-nxt Cover: Industry City's "Innovation Alley," designed by S9 Architecture. ©Courtesy of Industry City, pg. 38 Oculus is printed with low-VOC inks and alcohol substitutes. Our printer has eliminated film and film processing, and uses waste recovery programs and EPA-licensed handlers. Authenticity + Innovation: Architecture Repurposed Fall 2016 Oculus 11 http://www.naylornetwork.com/arc-nxt

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