
Terraces to Look At and Linger On
If yesterday’s terraces were just little rectangular slabs tacked onto the sides of buildings — on which a tenant might cower, or perhaps more likely, rarely step foot — today’s are becoming increasingly generous and welcoming. Some developers and architects are ushering in a new age of terrace design in a bid to provide more interesting outdoor space, capitalize on views and add greenery. In the process, they’re adding drama to the buildings themselves. Low walls edging apar

Reflective Sugar Crystal-Inspired Facade at Landmarked Dumbo Factory Is Finished
The distinctive facade at 10 Jay Street in Dumbo is finally complete.A recent visit revealed the sugar crystal-inspired metal and glass surface has been fully constructed — when we visited in August 2017, it was just taking form, covering about two-thirds of the exposed front of the building. In all likelihood, there’s still months of work yet to be done on the interior. The building has not yet received its certificate of occupancy, and the green construction fence is still