PRODUCT LIBRARY
remaining open to the elements, the project has been conceived as an expansive landscape that changes with the seasons and the weather.
the two-story residence is complete with a large outdoor terrace.
the staircase comprises 630 pieces, which were assembled and glued on site, piece by piece.
the bridge was 70 meters in length with the two 20-meter-high towers linked by a passageway platform.
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It is heartbreaking but we have received news that demolition of The Tanks has commenced. Below is email from The Tanks founders Stacey Anderson and Karen Zabarsky:
Dear Team Tanks,
It is with a very heavy heart that we reach out to alert you that the tanks are currently being demolished by the City, a process that started yesterday and will likely carry through the weekend.
This came as a surprise to us because our communications with officials indicated that we had until the end of the summer, at least. As many of you know though, in a last-ditch effort to turn the tide, we released a short advocacy film, launched a change.org petition, and were meeting with key community groups. In under two weeks we garnered more than 1K+ signatures, a move that showed the strength of our coalition but may have also pushed the City to advance their demolition plans.
It’s no doubt deeply disappointing that this is the outcome of our incredible efforts and collective creativity. But we can all take solace in the fact that we put up a mighty good fight and that the passion we channeled into this project was time very well spent. Even though there were formidable local forces working against us, the strength of our idea in the global context is irrefutable. Many tanks projects are popping up around the world – we were part of a movement greater than ourselves and have inspired many people.
Most recently, we were made aware of a municipal project to re-purpose three oil tanks in Tel Aviv, where the designers have been using our renderings to communicate the incredible opportunity at hand. Last month, there was a Tank Festival in the Canary Islands, where artists occupied a former tank for cultural activities. And the list goes on. The conditions and history of this site were highly unique, but maybe there’s the potential to parlay our learnings into something else. Our work won’t be in vain.
And above all, the strength of our team – so diverse in its expertise but united by our conviction in the project – was the most gratifying thing about this whole endeavor. Words cannot do justice to how grateful we are to all of you for believing in it and dedicating your time and efforts to moving mountains. The chance to work alongside all of you was truly a gift and we look forward to future collaborations.
To show our gratitude and to celebrate all the incredible things we’ve accomplished together, we’d like to organize a dinner and drinks in the coming month. Stay tuned for dates. Lastly, we’re doing a final press push tomorrow, so please let us know if you have media contacts who should receive the release.
Tanks for eternity,
Stacey + Karen
Recent Press
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/06/the-tanks-in-bushwick-inlet-park.html
https://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-tanks-into-oyster-beds-design-team-touts-novel-plan-for-brooklyn-waterfront-11562248567
https://www.designboom.com/architecture/oil-tanks-brooklyn-park-bushwick-inlet-waterfront-new-york-08-01-2019/
https://www.6sqft.com/ahead-of-city-demo-plans-petition-launches-to-save-williamsburgs-bayside-oil-depot/?fbclid=IwAR1H71q0W6m9Uq2Ro_RtfQrHVqNCwXAb9ikg0AuYMluVPeZJoqc1yF2r0N4