Brooklyn Quote by Michael Arad
“I hope for the experience of people standing together, turning their backs to the city and facing this, and hearing the leaves rustle. Well, maybe it won't be as bucolic as at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, but I know you will feel removed from the city.”
About This Quote
Source Installation: Memorial Design, 2019
The design aims to create a communal space that feels detached from urban bustle, evoking natural serenity.
In simple terms: Design creates a city oasis.
Key Takeaway
Design spaces that foster collective calm.
Themes
design
community
nature
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
architectural
communal
When to use this quote
- public parks
- memorials
- urban retreats
- event venues
Key Concepts
urban planning
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can design mitigate city noise?
- What elements best evoke nature in urban settings?
A Different Perspective
Urban noise may intrude on intended tranquility.
