PINCUS A+D

PINCUS A+D designs innovative and experimental architecture for cultural and commercial clients.

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Grand Banks

My latest project is Grand Banks, a seasonal oyster bar on deck of the historic F/V Sherman Zwicker. Docked at Hudson River Park’s Pier 25 in Tribeca, the 142 foot sailboat is a museum quality example of traditional boat building and the largest wooden vessel in New York City. 

The project was conceived and developed with Mark Firth, founder of Diner and Marlow & Sons, my brother Miles, who is my partner in the development firm Arts & Leisure, and Adrien Gallo, our director of operations; and designed in collaboration with Eric Cheong head of design for Ace Hotels. 

Operating in conjunction with the not-for-profit Maritime Foundation, Grand Banks presents on-board exhibitions on maritime history and a curated lecture series with notable speakers on topics ranging from seafaring culture to aquatic sustainability.

We will be opening in the next few weeks.

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Glass Cutting Brick

One of my favorite details on the facade of Original Music Workshop is finally coming to life.

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Assume Vivid Astro Focus for Original Music Workshop

Assume Vivid Astro Focus, our collaborator on the Eye to Eye installation at the Guggenhiem Museum, recently painted a new, large-scale mural on the facade of Original Music Workshop.

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Love Always Reprise

Noah Olmsted and I have been collaborating for more than five years on our photography series Love Always. This is the latest. 

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Original Music Workshop in 1935

This short film documents work at the National Sawdust Co. (now the Original Music Workshop) and the streets of Brooklyn in the 1930's.

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Huffington Post features Original Music Workshop

The Huffington Post recently published its second profile on Original Music Workshop.

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Wall Street Journal Features Original Music Workshop

The Wall Street Journal features Original Music Workshop for a third time.

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Super Barge Schematic Design

A couple of months ago we presented these preliminary concept images of a floating restaurant, bar, and event space called Super Barge. While the renderings look somewhat developed, they are really just quick sketches to get an idea across. 

After a positive reception at our initial meetings, we spent a good bit of time researching the logistics and budget of fully developing the project. We're heading into a new round of development now, and looking forward to radically improving the design, particularly given the interesting possibilities we discovered while doing our homework. 

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$10 Per Square Foot

$10 Per Square Foot is a herringbone wallpaper we've designed that is made from one dollar bills. Surprisingly, the cost (excluding installation) is less than many conventional wallpapers.

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Don't Worry, In Two Days Tomorrow Will Be Yesterday

Last night I attended Wolf Prix's lecture, "Don't Worry, In Two Days Tomorrow Will Be Yesterday." There was much to appreciate, but I was particularly drawn to his early work. I love this video of The Blazing Wing. The sound is glitchy, and in German, but you'll get the drift.

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Cairo

Cairo is a new series of powder-coated steel and hand-finished walnut furniture that explores a recurring hexagonal pattern (see previous post). Additional elements are to include cabinets, a credenza, and a room divider. 

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On Deck

Here's a sneak peek at a new project we're developing (can't say any more than that for the time being). 

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OMW Lens Flare

Construction progress and perfect lighting make for a great afternoon at Original Music Workshop . 

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OMW Lens Flare

Construction progress and perfect lighting make for a great afternoon at Original Music Workshop . 

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Exterior Rail Detail at OMW

Here's a nice detail from a site visit at Original Music Workshop yesterday. This is the service-entry ramp rail, made from solid 1/4 plates of steel.  It's certainly a case of the fabrication living up to the design intention.

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PINC.US V7

PINC.US has a new look, featuring full bleed images, a dynamic site index (coming soon), and a handful of subtle upgrades. There are still a few glitchy elements, but they should be resolved shortly .

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OMW Scaffolding Down

As exterior construction nears completion, the scaffolding has come down at Original Music Workshop.