Brooklyn
Jack L. Gordon Architects

Photography © Peter Paige

This stadium breathes new life into historic Coney Island

Sited next to Coney Island, a seasoned seaside amusement park in Brooklyn, New York, this stadium captures the informal, whimsical, and festive spirit of the early-20th-century architecture of the area in a state-of-the-art, 21st-century sports facility. Key to success was the high degree of project coordination among the public/private members of the design team. Completed on schedule and within budget, the facility was treated as an instant landmark in the neighborhood. Fans have repeatedly applauded the convenience and comfort of the stadium, and its street-level retail space is almost fully leased. Through bold graphics, access to the boardwalk, and concessions on the concourse level, the surrounding area has been reinvigorated.

For more images please see the November 2002 issue or Architectural Record.

The Winners: Abercrombie & Fitch | Allsteel | Cellular Operations | Gateshead Millenium Bridge | Multi-Use Centre | Paul Brown Stadium | Texas Children's Hospital | Toys "R" Us | Trumpf Customer & Technology Center | Univ. of Penn. Dept. of Facilities and Real Estate | Valeo Electrical Systems

The Finalists: Arcs de Seine | Boeing\ Leadership Center | Gasometer B | Hansen Construction Office | ING Direct | KeySpan Park Stadium | Matha Stewart Living

Unbuilt Projects: BMW Event and Delivery Center | Hollister Headquarters

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