the new domino by rafael vinoly architects

rafael vinoly architects were commissioned to design a 2.8 million square foot residential complex on the site of the former domino sugar refinery and processing facilities, just north of the williamsburg bridge that separated brooklyn’s williamsburg neighboorhood from the east river.

the firm’s design transforms the industrial complex into a mixed use residential development that emphasizes open space and public access to the river, while simultaneously respecting the industrial history of the brooklyn waterfront and of this site in particular.

a nearly one acre open lawn, sited between the refinery and the river, anchors a new public waterfront esplanade, connected at its north end to grand ferry park and linking the development with the preexisting publics spaces in the community. for the first time in over 150 years, the site will provide williamsburg residents with access to open riverfront space and wide views of manhattan, the williamsburg bridge and beyond the new york harbor.

construction is expected to be complete in 2015.

rafael vinoly architects: the new domino

rafael vinoly architects: the new domino

rafael vinoly architects: the new domino

rafael vinoly architects: the new domino

rafael vinoly architects: the new domino

rafael vinoly architects: the new domino

rafael vinoly architects: the new domino

rafael vinoly architects: the new domino

rafael vinoly architects: the new domino

rafael vinoly architects: the new domino