AvaRouge... the waterfront by far... there were close to 100 large / small plans revolving around the waterfront here in Buffalo. All of which were catalogued and processed as a part of the Queen City Waterfront Plan
AvaRouge... the waterfront by far... there were close to 100 large / small plans revolving around the waterfront here in Buffalo. All of which were catalogued and processed as a part of the Queen City Waterfront Plan
Of all the Kirkbrides around the country, this is arguably the finest. Others, such as Worcester State Hospital in Massachusetts are mothballed and waiting for word on their possible redevelopment. Since this building type is best suited for residential, and since many of these asylums have ample grounds as per the Kirkbride Plan, condos and golf are the ideas going around. But this is a unique place in that it is entirely urban, hence there are so many more possibilities. I envision many uses here.
Davvid, you're not alone. I agree with you and hope that, someday, a leading architect can be part of Buffalo's progress. My preference, if forced to choose, is to see that talent tackle low-income housing and neighborhood development.
Question: Which has been the subject of more plans, discussion and committees- the waterfront or the Richardson?
I know that I'm dreaming but it would be nice for once to see a high profile local project taken on by a leading architecture firm like OMA or Herzog &De Meuron.
I hate to be a snob and I bet Chan Krieger Sieniewicz have a lot of relevant experience but it seems like most of their work is off the national or international radar and way outside of any dialog on progressive architecture or urbanism. Its frustrating that Buffalonians once expected bold visions when it came to high profile projects and now we choose to honor those historic contributions merely with competence.
but this is just the beginning of the richardson ordeal, just dont try to put a boutique hotel any where near this place
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