Having studied some architecture and design in my college days, the topic still has great interest to me today. Hence the fascination with buildings, placement surroundings, function and design in all cities I visit (sometimes people just get in the way of my pictures). I stumbled upon this very small triangular art space at 97 Kenmare at Cleavland (Little Italy/SOHO) a little over a year ago which had some interesting student projects on politics and global culture: The Storefront for Art and Architecture. It’s easily missed unless you, like me are intrigued by protruding panels and geometric entrance ways that swing open to the street and visa versa into the space.
Over the weekend I came by again, realizing I’ve missed this space many times since it’s initial opening in 1993. The current exhibit is based on a collaboration of many designers and architects from Copenhagen, displaying large scale models of current works in Belgium and other locations. Here’s a video of the construction of the BIG lego tower:
The space is only about 100 feet and takes about 15 minutes to view most of the material – check it if you’re in the area.