Patricia Viel, ACPV Architects
Learning Objectives:
- Explain why ACPV Architects was able to bring a unique perspective to the 1221 Avenue of the Americas project.
- List the steps ACPV took to carefully design the 1221 Avenue of the Americas project.
- Describe the central philosophy of ACPV Architects and how their belief system manifests in their work.
- Discuss some of the suggestions Patricia Viel provides for creating harmonious design, including in terms of acoustics, peacefulness, and natural light.
Credits:
Patricia Viel discusses ACPV Architects’ philosophy of building public spaces in which there is a culture of shared well-being. The international collective of architects relies on multiple viewpoints to design projects that capture the ethos of a place, with the goal of preserving a good way of life rather than building architecture that is extravagant or iconic. Viel describes projects such as 1221 Avenue of the Americas as a way to illustrate the firm’s approach to the built environment, and the way in which even seemingly small elements – such as a plaza bench – are part of an important broader picture.
Photo courtesy of ACPV Architects
As a new dynamic public space, Rockefeller Group’s public plaza at New York City’s 1221 Avenue of the Americas serves as a gateway to retail spaces, dining experiences and cultural activities.
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