Buildings News - December 22, 2011



	12.22.2011

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urbanSHED Unveiled in Lower Manhattan

Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner LiMandri unveiled the first prototype of Urban Umbrella - the winner of the urbanSHED International Design Competition. This new design makes it easier for pedestrians to navigate the sidewalk while construction is underway. Installed at 100 Broadway in Lower Manhattan, the structure was designed and created by Andrés Cortés R.A. and Sarrah Khan P.E. of the design firm Agencie Group and Young-Hwan Choi.

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