https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2940 en-us As the global climate crisis grabs more attention, cities are grappling with what to do with the industrial artifacts of our petroleum-based past.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14226 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14226-demolition-of-gas-tanks-in-brooklyn-dashes-hopes-of-reuse Karen Zabarsky and Stacey Anderson led efforts to repurpose 10 old oil tanks near Bushwick Inlet in Brooklyn, NY. Photo © James and Karla Murray The city demolished the structures in mid-August. Photo © Jack Crosbie A conceptual rendering shows how the 10 decommissioned oil tanks might have been reused. Rendering courtesy Studio V Architecture and Ken Smith Workshop A reimagined pier brings a breath of fresh air to a Manhattan neighborhood.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14187 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14187-pier-35-by-shop-architects-and-ken-smith-workshop Ken Smith planted vines on the steel-mesh structure, which will eventually serve as a green "billboard." Photo courtesy Ken Smith Ken Smith planted vines on the steel-mesh structure, which will eventually serve as a green "billboard." Photo © David Sundberg/Esto Locals flock to the park to enjoy its porch and observe sea life at "Mussel Beach." Photo © David Sundberg/Esto Locals flock to the park to enjoy its porch and observe sea life at "Mussel Beach." Photo © David Sundberg/Esto Image courtesy SHoP Architects and Ken Smith Workshop