Owner:  Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Architects: Beyer Blinder Belle, Diller Scofidio + Renfro and FXFowle Architects  

Engineer: Arup

Fountain Consultants:  WET Design and

Waterproofing Consultant:  James Gainfort

Landscape Architect:  Mathews Neilson

Graphics: 2X4

Joe’s Role:  Project Director for Lincoln Center Development Project - Project Management and Owner’s Representation responsibilities through design into construction and occupancy.

Project Challenges:  The public areas of the Lincoln Center Campus were deteriorated and in need of restoration and improvement.  Challenges included:  West 65th Street was a dark, uninviting service access point; pedestrian and vehicular traffic conflicted; handicapped access was difficult; directions and information were unavailable; transparency and openness were lacking; the plazas were leaking; concrete structures had deteriorated; drainage was non-functional in some areas; exterior plazas were uninviting and didn’t function well for outdoor performances.   Solutions included: removal of the former Milstein Plaza across West 65th Street;  widening of the sidewalks on West 65th Street; providing a new vehicular drop off on Columbus Avenue; providing new elevator access; integrating access to public transportation; opening up of stair access points from West 65th Street and Columbus Avenue;  providing a new system of directories and signage as well as a digital ”Infoscape” system of public information; replacement of waterproofing and paving systems on all plazas and restoring deteriorated concrete structures where necessary; replacing drainage systems; and replacing the Revson Fountain, Hearst Plaza Reflecting Pool, roof lawn and tree plantings.