Midtown, c’mon really? The NIMBY’s didn’t win, but the developer Hines Development had to reduce the height of the tower by 200 ft. to get it approved by the city planning commission costing them precious time and capital for a project that still hasn’t even risen from ground level as of August 2014.Ī map of Manhattan in Minecraft created by Christopher Mitchell Tower Verre next to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City because it was quote “too tall” for the surrounding neighborhood. In 2008 the not-in-my-backyard movement attempted to block the 60,000 sq. With community boards objecting to new construction in their neighborhoods, NIMBYism has taken root as one of the largest hindrances for the construction of new structures. Minecraft could be used as a sketch tool for architects who have to work within certain constraints and legal regulations at their respective construction sites. The truth is aside from it being akin to a digital version of LEGO, Minecraft has been used to teach programming, simulate DNA extractions in classrooms, and recreate ancient cities. While it’s highly recognized in the gaming community, Minecraft has no goals, no objectives, no storylines or princesses to save. Falling shards of crystal aside, architects are faced with a unique issue especially in super-dense cities on how to utilize existing infrastructure and streetscapes to best fit the needs of their designs.įor those of you who’ve heard of Minecraft before, you probably think of it as a simple video game.
From algae-powered façades to office buildings that appear to defy gravity, the demand for unique architecture seems to have every major world city competing for the awards of tallest, greenest, and most elaborate. It’s fascinating to see how the shapes and functions of modern day buildings are evolving with advancements in emerging technologies.
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