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06.21.04

New York Foundation for Architecture News: Salvadori Charrette

Salvadori Center's annual Charrette brought together 80 students and 20 practicing architects and engineers for an exciting daylong event on June 2 at the Center for Architecture. This year's design challenge, themed "Streetscapes and Memory." presented the middle and high school students with the task of creating a memorial for a holiday or event using LaGuardia Park across the street from the Center (anchored by a life-size bronze of Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia). Architects and engineers from Battery Park City Authority, Beyer Blinder Belle, Cerami & Associates, DeSimone, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Lucius Pitkin, NYC Transit Authority, Port Authority of NY&NJ, and Weidlinger Associates, among others, mentored the students in how to convey their ideas as realistic 3-D models.

A frenzy of sketching, discussing, cutting, building, and pizza eating (involving students and mentors alike) ensued. Five hours later, well-conceived projects dedicated to the war on terrorism, peace, summertime, youth, famous New Yorkers, the 4th of July, and reflection, emerged from the chaos. And who knows how many future urban planners and architects may emerge from such an adventure? For more information about Salvadori Center and its mission, click on link above or call 212-650-5497.

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