UPDATE May 19, 2015: At a public hearing this afternoon, New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission decided against approving alterations submitted by RFR Holdings to the interiors of the Four Seasons restaurant in the Seagram Building. On behalf of RFR, Selldorf Architects had proposed two modifications that became lightning rods for the testimonies: making operable the upper tier of French walnut panels in the Pool Room’s mezzanine and removing the cracked glass and bronze partition in the Grill Room. (Details below). The Commission did, however, accept changing the color of the carpet.
Speaking against the scheme were Phyllis Lambert, who played significant role in the Seagram Building’s conception; Edgar Bronfman, Jr. (a major stakeholder in the restaurant); Barry Bergdoll, the historian and curator; Ricardo Scofidio, principal of Diller Scofidio + Renfro; David Fishman of Robert A.M. Stern Architects (on behalf of Stern); along with other preservationists and architects. All concurred the proposals risked endangering the essence of the architectural experience—including Landmarks commissioners, such as Frederick Bland of Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners.
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