Tag: adaptive-reuse

New Hermès storefront in Williamsburg sparks debate over ‘fake’ historic design

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Nov. 21, 2024 By Cate Corcoran The under-construction Brooklyn flagship of the iconic French luxury brand Hermès has been making waves on social media since its unveiling from scaffolding in recent weeks. Standing prominently on a high-traffic corner in Williamsburg, the storefront at 111 North 6th Street gives the impression of a cluster of…

Domino Square opens, transforming Williamsburg waterfront with public plaza and iconic design

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Sep. 24, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith Domino Square, the penultimate piece of Two Trees’ major redevelopment of the Williamsburg waterfront on the site of the old Domino Sugar Refinery, has opened, providing an acre of open public space next to the landmarked Refinery building. Designed for flexible public programming, the space at 320 Kent…