Good Questions: Weird Neon Rooftop Structure?

Hello AT,

I have a question about a prominent NYC structure that maybe you or your readers can help me with:

What is that weird neon lit rooftop structure that you see when you just start to drive on the Manhattan Bridge going into Manhattan? I think it changes colors too and it looks like illuminated neon trusses make up the roof....

Thanks, Randy

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Comments (7)

I know I know! Pick me pick me!

That is called "The Jetsons Building" and was a non-descript multi-use in DUMBO that became the home to architects Scarano and Associates. It's lit with Color Kinetics lighting.

posted by Joey on 2006-03-31 12:09:48

it's art,
but I forget who the artist is

posted by guido on 2006-03-31 12:10:31

An office for an architectural firm called Scarano & Associates. I wrote about it a while back, more info after the jump:
http://dcdomain.org/blogger/dcdomain/2005/03/mystery-no-more.php

posted by dc on 2006-03-31 12:11:46

Joey knows.
Dedy Blaustein, a Pratt graduate, is the artiste

http://www.gothamist.com/archives/2005/03/10/dumbo_light_show.php

It would be fun to live there . . .
SVA had dorms in the old Y on 34th St, and I had a friend
whose cell was next to the old orange neon sign
gorgeous light!

posted by guido on 2006-03-31 12:17:45

guido:
did you go to SVA?
If yes, me too...

posted by Janel on 2006-03-31 12:38:20

that monstrosity is a huge colorful eye-sore.

posted by ryan on 2006-03-31 13:05:52

yes
and if no?
still yes

posted by guido on 2006-03-31 13:12:47