SAIL resembles the energetic, upward motion of the wind looking onto the Harlem River, capturing the spirit of the Bronx. The installation uses shade, seating, and color to create a lively gathering place. Developed along with neighborhood residents, merchants, and community partners, SAIL will be the epicenter of local activities throughout the year. This project was created for the 161st Street Business Improvement District (BID) and is supported by the Local Center, an initiative of Urban Design Forum (UDF) and Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD). SAIL was fabricated by IDEKO. Design team members will be available to meet and provide background on the installation. Tours are flexible and happen on a rolling basis.
SAIL resembles the energetic, upward motion of the wind looking onto the Harlem River, capturing the spirit of the Bronx. The installation uses shade, seating, and color to create a lively gathering place. Developed along with neighborhood residents, merchants, and community partners, SAIL will be the epicenter of local activities throughout the year.
This project was created through a collaborative community engagement process by Habitat Workshop, Metropolitan Design Workshop (MUD), and Sighte Studio for the 161st Street Business Improvement District (BID). The installation is supported by the Local Center, an initiative of Urban Design Forum (UDF) and Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD). SAIL was fabricated by IDEKO.
Design team members will be available to meet and provide background on the installation. Tours are flexible and happen on a rolling basis.
The installation is in a public plaza with no immediate bathrooms or water fountains available.
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2024
East 161st Street and Grandview Place
Located between Joyce Kilmer Park and the Bronx Supreme Court; Plaza runs between Walton Avenue and Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451