Soaring about like a wedding veil, this dramatic addition to the Municipal Building houses all the functions of a new Marriage Bureau. Made of translucent panels, diffused light floods its interior to create a transcendental, ethereal... almost heavenly interior. Thanks to its commanding position, an absolutely majestic view of the city surrounds the chapel space... so as the city bears witness to a couple's contractual union, so can the wedding couple witness the city.
"Witty, poignant and appropriate, this concept is both a charming veil on the McKim, Mead and White landmark and an incredible place to imagine a ceremony high over downtown Manhattan. It is clever and somehow believable. This project should be built. It provides the spirit and hope that a wedding day should embody."
Sunday, February 1, 2009
New Marriage Bureau by Johannes Knoops
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3 comments:
ridiculous
Fairly thought provoking given the issue of historical adaptations.
I'm intrigued and tickled !
I LOVE this and wish it was built!! As I want to get married in NYC and the municipal buildings don't cut it. Even though they've just given the Marriage Bureau a recent facelift.
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