An artist's impression of "Delancey Underground," a project that aims to turn an abandoned New York underground carriage terminal into a fully functioning subterranean community park. Still very much in the proposal stages, we ask you to tell us if the plans are science fiction or high-tech future.
'Delancey Underground', New York —
An artist's impression of "Delancey Underground," a project that aims to turn an abandoned New York underground carriage terminal into a fully functioning subterranean community park. Still very much in the proposal stages, we ask you to tell us if the plans are science fiction or high-tech future.
Courtesy RAAD Studio
A digital rendering of proposed features of "Delancey Underground," which include a remote fiber-optic skylight, artificial landscaping, and an emphasis on the historic qualities of the early 20th century carriage terminal.
'Delancey Underground', New York —
A digital rendering of proposed features of "Delancey Underground," which include a remote fiber-optic skylight, artificial landscaping, and an emphasis on the historic qualities of the early 20th century carriage terminal.
In theory, natural light would stream into the underground park via a series of "remote skylights" -- capable of transporting sunrays from the street underground, shown here in another digital imagining of the park.
'Delancey Underground', New York —
In theory, natural light would stream into the underground park via a series of "remote skylights" -- capable of transporting sunrays from the street underground, shown here in another digital imagining of the park.
A recent photograph shows the current state of the Delancey Street subway terminal after 60 years of neglect
'Delancey Underground', New York —
A recent photograph shows the current state of the Delancey Street subway terminal after 60 years of neglect
Another photograph shows rows of columns lining the terminal in its current delapidated condition
'Delancey Underground', New York —
Another photograph shows rows of columns lining the terminal in its current delapidated condition
A digital rendering of how the park could look: "This will be a distinctive testament to the varied applications and incredible promise of solar power," said co-founder Dan Barasch. "It would also bring a slice of nature into one of New York's least green areas, and encourage people to think about their relationship with the environment."
'Delancey Underground', New York —
A digital rendering of how the park could look: "This will be a distinctive testament to the varied applications and incredible promise of solar power," said co-founder Dan Barasch. "It would also bring a slice of nature into one of New York's least green areas, and encourage people to think about their relationship with the environment."
A digital image of the proposed park shows ponds, colorful foliage, ambling walkways and park benches, if ever built, the Delancey Underground park would be an open community space and tourist attraction.
'Delancey Underground', New York —
A digital image of the proposed park shows ponds, colorful foliage, ambling walkways and park benches, if ever built, the Delancey Underground park would be an open community space and tourist attraction.