41 Cooper Square, the new academic building for The Cooper Union, aspires to manifest the character, culture and vibrancy of both the 150 year-old institution and of the city in which it was founded. Dedicated to Peter Cooper’s vision that education leads to civic, cultural and practicable enrichment, the institution has subsequently grown to become a renowned intellectual and cultural center for the City of New York. 41 Cooper Square aspires to reflect the institution’s stated goal to create an iconic building – one that reflects its values and aspirations as a center for advanced and innovative education in Art, Architecture and Engineering. Internally, the building is conceived as a vehicle to foster collaboration and cross-disciplinary dialogue among the …show more content…
Responding to its urban context, the sculpted facade establishes a distinctive identity for Cooper Square. The building’s corner entry lifts up to draw people into the lobby in a deferential gesture towards the institution’s historic Foundation Building. The façade registers the iconic, curving profile of the central atrium as a glazed figure that appears to be carved out of the Third Avenue façade, connecting the creative and social heart of the building to the street. 41 Cooper Square is the first LEED-certified academic laboratory building in New York City. With a Platinum rating, the project's advanced green building initiatives include: • An operable building skin made of perforated stainless steel panels offset from a glass and aluminum window wall. The panels reduce the impact of heat radiation during the summer and insulate interior spaces during the
Gender and Race play the most prominent role in the criminal justice system. As seen in the movie Central Park 5, five African American boys were charged with the rape of the a white women. In class decision we’ve discussed how the media explodes when it reports cross-racial crimes. The Central Park 5 were known everywhere and even terms were being made up during the process such as wilding. Also, during one of the class discussions it was brought up that victims of crime are of the same race of the perpetrator. However, the media likes to sensationalize crime of the victim being of a different race, because it makes for a good story. By doing this, the media does create more of a division of race. As seen in the video Donald Trump was trying
Media. The main means of mass communication regarded collectively. It comes in the form of t.v., radio, newspapers, magazines etc. The media has a way of portraying a story in a way that they want it to be seen by audiences. In other words, the media only tells us only what they want us to hear; which, may or may not be the truth or include the entire story. The media is always looking for the next best story and the competition to be the first one on the scene can be intense. A documentary by 9.14 Productions tells the story of a man and his art collection; The Barnes Foundation.
To my amazement, after trying various peculiar combinations of words such as “army”, “building”, and “Lexington Avenue”, I discovered the name of the intriguing building: The 69th Regiment Armory. The Armory proved to be a more intriguing building than I had ever imagined. The Armory is an active training facility. However, The Armory doesn’t simply house the 165th infantry, rather adds culture to New York City. One may ask, how can a historical landmark (Murray) in which armies train prove to be cultural? We will embark on a journey to discover the second, lesser-known aspect, of the armory.
On June 9, 2003, my life took an interesting turn. It was a sunny day. Blue skies, humidity insanely high, and I found myself at 4th Street and Constitution in Washington, D.C. I stood before an angled architectural masterpiece by famed architect I.M. Pei; its pointed corners jutted out towards the grassy Mall and Capitol Hill as if it were some sort of Picasso-esque compass pointing simultaneously towards all the tourist hot spots. (The one corner, purportedly the sharpest building corner in the world, wore a dark gray spot about eye level where thousands if not millions of tourists had touched it just to see how sharp it really was). I found myself standing before it, not as tourist . . . but as an employee on my first day of work.
Furthermore the Entry Hall demonstrates Jefferson’s understanding of History and the Arts. In the Entry Hall, Thomas Jefferson’s Entablature shows how Jefferson comprehends the Arts. Thomas Jefferson used the details from the Corinthian temple o...
Northwestern University is the 12th best school in the country. It is located in Evanston, Illinois very close to the city of Chicago. There are many requirements to get into Northwestern University. The required ACT score for Northwestern is between a 33 and a 35 composite score. Also for the ACT you have the take the writing portion of the ACT. The University also requires that all applicants have to write an essay. And the GPA requirement is at least a 4.0. Northwestern University is a very competitive school , only about 13% of applicants get in. Northwestern offers a great pre-med program and is known for their school of medicine. And the school’s atmosphere is challenging, scholarly, and very intense. Northwestern University is a
Throughout the history of the United States there has been extraordinary individuals both in business and government that have demonstrated their abilities to be affective leaders among the people in which they are in charge of. There are many definitions of what a leader is and what characteristics a leader should have. One man that demonstrates all aspects of a leader and that has been deemed on the list of one of the greatest presidents who has ever served respectfully belongs to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The Percent for Art Program and the MTA’s Arts for Transit program are public agencies that they have imposed rules and their projects are site-specific. The Percent for Art Program, which is part of the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs, makes art accessible and visible throughout our city. After the enactment of the Percent for Art law, the Percent for Art Program began in 1983, requiring that one percent of the budget for eligible City-funded construction projects is spent on artwork for City facilities. The purpose of this program is to enrich New York City’s civic and community buildings. The program commissions artworks specifically for City-owned buildings throughout the five boroughs. Its projects integrate a variety of media into architecture, including painting, mosaic, glass, textiles, and sculpture. The site selection of MTA’s Arts for Transit program is more concentrate than the Percent for Art Program. Its projects only exhibit in subway and commuter rail stations throughout five boroughs. Considering the unique sets of conditions within the subway system, artworks are made of durable materials that can easily be maintained, such as bronze and glass. MTA’s Arts fo...
Although parents can 't learn about their baby through an app on their phone, it helps parents gain knowledge of their baby because it explains what mental and physical leaps their baby will be going through at a specific time in their development. The most beneficial part of the wonder weeks is that it starts explaining mental growth and physical growth while the baby is still in the womb. The wonder weeks helps parents prepare for upcoming weeks of leaps and lets parents know when their baby will be fussier, cranky or clingier than usual. It also helps with what milestones parents babies should be at, at a certain time what they should developed by a certain time or should have developed already. The app may also keep
The Museum Of Modern Art “MOMA” was firmly established on 53rd street in 1939 in Midtown Manhattan New York, after a decade of moving due to its growth in modern art pieces. Originally Patrons Miss Lillie P. Bliss, Mrs. Cornelius J. Sullivan, and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. wanted to establish a program dedicated to modern art in the late 1920s. A. Conger Goodyear, Paul Sachs, Frank Crowninshield and Josephine Boardman Crane, whom later became trustees, created the Museum Of Modern Art in 1929. It’s founding Director, Alfred H. Barr, Jr. wanted the MOMA to be "the greatest museum of modern art in the world." Its intent was to provide ordinary blue collar individuals with a better understanding and acknowledgment of art in its era.
The history of this landmark begins in 1929, during the stock market crash, when John D. Rockefeller decided to turn a piece of property in the heart of New York City, formerly known as “the speakeasy belt,” into an entire complex of architectural and cultural phenomenon (“History”). Even though the city flooded with vacant rental spaces, constructing such superior buildings symbolized hope and optimism, drawing the attention of many commercial tenants. In search for a partner in this large feat, Radio Corporation of America stepped up to t...
When the door to communication has been opened, a leader has laid the ground work for collaboration. When people are willing to listen and understand other people, ideas can be shared, enthusiasm can be created, solutions can be sought, and action can be taken. I believe that a positive spirit of collaboration can help a math department generate innova...
He liked the idea of a roof garden in his previous design and wanted to incorporate it in the Carpenter Center. On the third floor facing the Quincy Street there is a garden on top, which consist of grass and bushes. Having a roof garden creates a space to go out and enjoy without being disturbed to the outside world, to make a peaceful place to take a break. He wanted to have the garden be as naturally as possible without the look of it being man made on top. Giving a rooftop is a good design for insulation to the third floor. The ondulatories are these vertical struts made out of concrete that are placed around the curvature of the building, that create a ripple into the motion of the window as its being curved. The windows are large planes of glass to bring in as much day lighting as possible and make the inside feel more
George Washington Carver is one of the greatest 20th century scientists that still have an influence on us today. George Washington Carver devoted his life to research projects connected with southern agriculture. Carver was a chemist who discovered three hundred uses for peanuts and hundreds more uses for soybeans, pecans and sweet potatoes. He rise from slavery to become one of the most respected and honored men. The contribution made by Carver has had a great impact on today’s development of the economy. George Washington Carver changed the economy of the South with his agricultural knowledge.
Although The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) of Boston was the only place dedicated to contemporary art for more than 50 year, it is having trouble growing into a pillar of the art industry (Reavis, 2010, pg.1). The main problem is the organization’s powerless leadership. According to Peter Northouse (2015), leaders must possess an effective influencing power in order to motivate followers (pg.47). The leaders prior to Jill Medvedow failed to get the local community fondly interested in contemporary art or an environment that showcases it. Therefore, there are no investors, donors, or patrons breaking down the door to fund or see the exhibits presented in the old