CBS News is reporting on the re-opening of The Vessel at Hudson Yards after closing abruptly in January of 2021 in response to a rash of suicides.
The Vessel now includes expanded safety measures, with steel mesh barriers installed on four stairwells and adjoining platforms. These barriers are designed to prevent further tragedies while maintaining the structure’s iconic appearance and panoramic views. The first two levels will be fully accessible to visitors, while only sections with added barriers will be open on higher floors. The topmost floor will remain closed to the public, marking a significant shift in visitor access aimed at enhancing safety.
The Vessel was an instant architectural icon when the honeycombed structure opened in 2019 on the west side of Manhattan. But after a number of people died by suicide there, it was shut down for nearly 1,200 days until now. https://t.co/UgszqwYQOB pic.twitter.com/o60jOONtdr
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) October 21, 2024
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"While we think it took Related four lives too many to make these physical adjustments, these are the changes we requested, which will allow for prioritizing the safety of everyone who visits the Vessel," Manhattan Community Board 4 member Jessica Chait told reporters back in April.
As her statement alluded to, a total of four people died at the site over a span of 18 months, prompting security changes and the installation of barriers. Ticketed admissions will begin again started at $10. Some had speculated that the 150-foot structure might pose such a threat before it ever opened. Its designer Heatherwick Studio had released a statement previously saying that they were "distraught" by the tragedies.
*If you or anyone you know is in crisis or exhibiting the warning signs of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential.
While it's not April 1st, these new safety updates seem to be inspired by Archinect's April Fools Day post from 2019...
Coincidence? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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It's still dreadful. Related should sell Vessel to the Saudis and they can move it to somewhere in Neom.
Or maybe have Vessel sunk off the Florida coast somewhere for use as an artificial reef and scuba diving attraction.
I love the NEOM idea, but alas they will want it 10 times bigger
Why people blame the architect for designing something innovative and yet people use it to do what its not suppose to do ?
because it's a silly project to start with. Also, no one asked you.
art or architecture shouldn't have to include instructions, also not innovative, see violet leduc or piranesi, or escher. this abomination got built to evade taxes most likely.
By that standard, non sequitur, who asked you?
The king of england asked me, that's who.
Of course you were! The jester clad in plaid jacquard tights.
Every time this project gets a post I'm always double check that it's not April 1st.
While it's not April 1st, these new safety updates seem to be inspired by Archinect's April Fools Day post from 2019...
Coincidence? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
so when you jump, you land in chunks. (see 3 body problem)
That scene was SO GOOD! I loved the show.
Agree, but the books were not as gory, let's hope they keep filming for the next 2 volumes.
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