The marquee of an abandoned movie theater becomes the source of a waterfall. A tunnel, through the water, is shaped into seating for this pocket park in the middle of the street. (Design & Engineering are by Luis Vera and Charles Doherty.
"Neighborhood resident Dale White says he likes the idea, 'Anything to spruce up the area.' And 'the rain thing,' he says, 'that should be a lot of fun.'" ("Naughty, Bawdy, Gaudy Was Never Like This," Tagami, New York Newsday.)
Artists' Biography
Vito Acconci was born in 1940 and lives in New York City. He designs public places, furniture and devices. His work is represented by Barbara Gladstone Gallery.
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