1 Pier 17 New York, NY Studio 431 Elements: Custom Gliders, Custom Benches, Custom Seating Elements Design Partners: SHoP Architects, James Corner Field Operations The chapters of Pier 17’s history comprise a story of maritime activity, revitalization, hard times, and natural disasters. In 2018, a completely new Pier 17 opened. This chapter adds good times and a flurry of pedestrian activity to Pier 17’s story. SHoP Architects, the NYC-based firm that had been involved in development of the pier for over a decade, was finally able to realize its vision of a lively space that celebrates Pier 17’s unmatched views of some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Brooklyn Bridge, Lower Manhattan, and the Statue of Liberty. Stephen Andenmatten, senior associate wi

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