Drew Seskunas is a designer rooted in community. On weekends, that group might be the Chinatown skate scene; on an early morning, the surfers who congregate at Rockaway Beach; and at home in Brooklyn, his family. While at work, however, Seskunas is mostly flying solo, but thinking critically about design solutions for the people his projects will serve. He launched SAW.EARTH (Seskunas Architecture Workshop on Earth) …
Few architects have infused multiple New York City neighborhoods with a future-forward vision that manages to honor underlying heritage. Morris Adjmi, founder of the eponymous architectural practice, has done so multiple times over with meaningful contributions that range from Williamsburg’s Wythe Hotel to Dumbo’s Welcome Sign, Queens’ Rockaway Hotel, Tribeca’s Spring Studios, and now in Greenpoint with the addition of The Huron. On one of Brooklyn’s last undeveloped waterfront parcels, …
Another coffee shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is par for the course, but that’s why the neighborhood’s latest addition, land to sea, stands out even more. Opening its doors in October, Emily Shum and Eva Zhou’s land to sea fosters a creative and inclusive community, hosting food pop-ups, art exhibits and classes, especially designed to uplift artists of color. More than a cafe, this versatile venue …
