The Landmarks Preservation Commission is considering a proposal to demolish most of a 19th-century trolley powerhouse, transforming it into a five-story condominium while retaining its Art Deco street facade. Architects aim to enhance the aesthetic integrity by creating a landscaped forecourt and merging historic and modern elements. The proposal has garnered mixed opinions from local stakeholders, with comments encouraging refinements, but overall acceptance of the conceptual idea. The project seeks to connect the past with contemporary living in the heart of Brooklyn Heights.
Due to feedback from the Brooklyn Heights Association around wanting to preserve the existing garage, the facade would serve as a kind of portico for the complex.
Architect Brendan Coburn presented plans to build a five-story condo complex behind the preserved brick facade, creating a landscaped forecourt that echoes nearby colonnade row.
Collection
[
|
...
]