12 June 2007

David Rockwell talks about building the 9/11 viewing platform, on TED.com

Architect David Rockwell loves to create drama and spectacle, in his designs for casino interiors, hotels, restaurants, movie and theater sets, and even a playground. Shortly after 9/11, he collaborated with other designers and architects to create a temporary viewing platform overlooking Ground Zero in New York. Here, in conversation with Kurt Andersen, Rockwell talks about how -- working with simple materials and an impossible timetable -- this team created a subdued, respectful, powerfully moving memorial space. (Recorded February 2002 in Monterey, CA. Duration: 24:48) Read David Rockwell's profile on TED.com

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15 March 2007

Celebrating "Spectacle"

Architect David Rockwell joined forces with Chee Perlman and Kevin Kelly (TEDizens, all) in San Francisco last night, to celebrate Spectacle, the gorgeous book he created with Bruce Mau, exploring the phenomenon of public performance. Photos by Robert Leslie.

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