The Spanish studio was chosen from a competition shortlist of formidable—and arguably bigger name—contenders including David Chipperfield Architects and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
Words from songs performed by one of the borough’s best-selling sons will grace the limestone-clad Art Deco landmark at Grand Army Plaza until October.
Multiple institutions have outright canceled their early-stage Adjaye commissions while others continue on without the direct involvement of the troubled architect.
The shortlisted designs—from David Chipperfield Architects, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Johnston Marklee, Michael Maltzan Architecture, Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos, and Weiss/Manfredi—are now open for public comment.
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