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One of the Upper East Side buildings that was once home to the National Academy of Design will soon get a starchitect-designed revamp. At a hearing this week, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve a Rafael Viñoly-designed plan to renovate one of the museum’s former holdings, with some modifications. — Curbed NY
Plagued by financial troubles in recent years, the National Academy had sold, among other properties on Fifth Avenue, its historic building on East 89th Street to Salon 94 art gallery in 2016 "The owner of the gallery, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn, hired Viñoly to restore the landmarked building’s... View full entry
Tonight, Preston Scott Cohen is being honored at the National Academy in New York.
Each year, a select group of prominent artists and architects is elected into the National Academy. Election as an Academician recognizes exceptional creative work and contribution to the arts. These artists and architects represent some of the most distinguished practitioners in their respective fields.
— Harvard Graduate School
Preston Scott Cohen, principal of Preston Scott Cohen, Inc., was awarded the notable distinction of academician of the National Academy in New York. Cohen is also the the Gerald M. McCue Professor of Architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design.Cohen's work is known for his use of geometric... View full entry
