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Nova by SOFTlab for Flatiron Partnership & Van Alen Institute

Dec 13, 2015
As something of a ‘north star’ focal point for the vibrant Flatiron neighbourhood of New York, the Van Alen Institute, 23rd Street Partnership and Business Improvement District mount SOFTlab’s Nova. The winning Holiday Design Competition pavilion serves as a poignant backdrop for rich programming throughout...
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As something of a ‘north star’ focal point for the vibrant Flatiron neighbourhood of New York, the Van Alen Institute, 23rd Street Partnership and Business Improvement District mount SOFTlab‘s Nova. The winning Holiday Design Competition pavilion serves as a poignant backdrop for rich programming throughout the season. As something of a camera obscura-cum-telescope, geometric apertures frame different landmarks identified throughout the New York skyline: The Empire State, Met Life or the actual Flatiron buildings. Once inside, visitors feel as though they’ve entered a kaleidoscope – different coloured surfaces reflect a mix of reflections making for a sublime experience.

Concept rendering by SOFTlab
Concept rendering by SOFTlab
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© photo: courtesy of Van Alen Institute
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© photo: Steven Jackson courtesy of Flatiron Partnership
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© photo: courtesy of 3M
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