New York certainly does have it all - diverse and amazing food, non-stop nightlife and events, music, progressive art and the country's most creative use of shipping containers.
In the last few weeks, I witnessed two parties employing these large steel shipping boxes in unique ways.
The first, was during an event 3rd Ward is partially responsible for, called 'The Palms', which is their transformation of an old bank building in Long Island City into a summertime "oasis". This oasis runs on the weekends from now until Labor Day. The setup was designed with fake grass, ping pong tables, dj's, $65 water guns, and pools crafted from shipping containers. My friend Susan and I went for a dip in the pool, consumed a few sangria's and people watched. Check out her synopsis here.
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| The Pools |
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| Courtyard |
Another reason I love living in Brooklyn is that there is always something new to see. On a recent bike ride around the neighborhood, I stumbled upon the Dekalb Market. My attention was caught by the incredibly colorful wall and driveway which sets the stage for what's inside.
Described as a "New community destination", this area is host to a multifarious food market, artisan retail spaces and has a pretty large event and performance venue in the back lot. This assortment of eateries and spaces are also created out of shipping containers, some of which are painted. I had the most delicious cookies and cream cupcake from the Robicelli's shop for $3.25.
They rotate the flavor offering but I have my eye on the Estelle Getty - Almond cupcake with cheesecake buttercream + crushed imported amaretti cookies! Here are some additional pictures from the space:
They rotate the flavor offering but I have my eye on the Estelle Getty - Almond cupcake with cheesecake buttercream + crushed imported amaretti cookies! Here are some additional pictures from the space:
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| Seating Area + Free Wi-Fi |
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| Music Box |
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| Clothing Boutique |
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| Kids Clothing |
They also have an incubator farm with a variety of contributors including 3rd Ward!
Have you seen any other interesting uses for shipping containers?
Nice blog. I'm Susan's aunt Sharry who lives in Oregon. Sounds like you gals are having fun.
ReplyDeleteYou found much better photos of the pools than I did! Also, I've definitely got to check out that market. The cupcakes alone appear to be worth the trip :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sharry! Thank you for the comment. It's nice to meet you :)
ReplyDeleteSusan, the cupcake was terribly sinful. I was on a chocolate happy afterwards... I would love to go back for more. Plus, they had a coffee shop and Caribbean food that looked good too. You could literally spend hours just eating all their delights.