Double Moon Installation in Brooklyn, New York by Holm Architecture Office

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When Olafur Eliasson created his sun he proposed a celebration of the day. For this year’s Nuit Blanche / Bring The Night to Light Festival in Brooklyn, New York, we propose a similar celebration, this time of the night.

The Double Moon installation aims to inspire imagination and focus attention on things that, while often taken for granted, define our daily—and nightly—lives.

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• Architects: Holm Architecture Office
• Project: Double Moon Installation
• Location: Greenpoint Waterfront, Brooklyn, New York
• Program: Art Installation
• Type: Competition
• Size: 24’ x 18’
• Client: NA
• Status: Shortlisted, Results Pending

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The proposed site was chosen because it offers a well-framed visual connection between Brooklyn and Manhattan. The forced perspective of the streets creates a set view corridor and the one directionality of the street assures that visitors will have the full visual impact of the installation.

For a few hours on October 6, coinciding with a full moon, viewers in Green point looking toward Manhattan will see not one, but two moons in the sky.

Image Courtesy © Holm Architecture Office

Image Courtesy © Holm Architecture Office

Image Courtesy © Holm Architecture Office

Tags: Brooklyn, New York

Categories: Art Gallery, Competitions

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