Archinect - News 2024-05-04T04:10:49-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150049689/pier-40-concept-envisions-an-offshore-apartment-complex-in-chelsea-that-allows-for-sea-level-rise Pier 40 concept envisions an offshore apartment complex in Chelsea that allows for sea-level rise Dana Schulz 2018-02-12T20:21:00-05:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8f/8fady2wz23je4nth.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>Local multidisciplinary creative firm DFA has come up with a concept for the rehabilitation of Chelsea's rapidly disintegrating Pier 40 that would provide housing and other services but would also adapt to the predicted rising sea levels of future NYC. The future-proof housing, commercial, and recreation complex would rise from the Hudson River and be able to remain above water in the event of rising sea levels while addressing the city&rsquo;s dire need for affordable housing.</p></em><br /><br /><figure><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3x/3xhsigi92bnx5s4d.jpg?fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1500"><figcaption>Renderings courtesy of DFA</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/x4/x4vtmg2snq2tcevn.jpg?fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1500"><figcaption>Renderings courtesy of DFA</figcaption></figure>