Thomas Phifer Designs Red Concrete Pavilion for Flood-Resilient Wagner Park in Manhattan
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Summary
Thomas Phifer and Partners designed a red concrete pavilion for Wagner Park in Lower Manhattan, which was redeveloped by AECOM for increased flood resilience. The pavilion serves as a focal point in the park and features arched openings that frame views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor. The project is part of broader flood protection measures for Battery Park City following damage from Hurricane Sandy.
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Thomas Phifer and Partners has created a red concrete pavilion for infrastructure Battery Park City Authority's recently completed Wagner Park
The pavilion features arched openings that frame views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor
The project is part of post-Hurricane Sandy flood protection measures for Lower Manhattan
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