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- The New England Aquarium | Peter Kuttner
Peter Kuttner, Principal Architect at CambridgeSeven, discusses the New England Aquarium's architecture and exhibits. The Aquarium in Boston opened in 1967 and became a precedent-setting prototype for many future aquariums. It is a phenomenal tourist draw in its urban waterfront setting; an educational resource serving its community and region; and an early example of Cambridge Seven's ability to offer both entertainment and education through experiential design, integrating exhibits and architecture. This unique institution is credited with a major role in the redevelopment of Boston's waterfront.
4 min - Porter Square MBTA Station | Peter Kuttner
Peter Kuttner, Prinicipal Architect at CambridgeSeven, talks about the creation of MBTA stations, focusing on the Porter Square Station. The architects worked closely with engineers, government agencies and community representatives to construct Porter Square Station, which serves both the rapid transit and the commuter rail systems. The goal was to create for this neighborhood a sense of place, and a sense of destination. This visually impressive station is situated 105 feet below ground under the heavily-traveled Massachusetts Avenue.
3 min - The New England Aquarium and Boston's Renewal | Peter Kuttner
Architect Peter Kuttner, of CambridgeSeven, discusses the New England Aquarium, which is often credited by planners as the catalyst for public investment in an under developed part of Boston.
1 min - Bryant Park Part 1: Introduction | Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick invites us to come meet him at Bryant Park, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
2 min - Bryant Park Part 2: Fountain | Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick takes us on a walk through Bryant Park, using the scenery and passersby as inspiration for creating memorable characters.
4 min - Bryant Park Part 3: Chess Tables | Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick reveals to us the hidden world of the chess tables, the players, and the strategies.
5 min - Bryant Park Part 4: Le Carrousel | Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick takes us back to his childhood, as well as introduces us to the German writer and poet Goethe.
5 min - Bryant Park Part 5: The Grill | Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick invites us to observe the daily interplay between the City's movers and shakers at the Bryant Park Grill.
4 min - Bryant Park Part 6: WC Bryant Statue | Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick breaks it down for us through a statistical collage: the facts and figures of Bryant Park.
5 min - Bryant Park Part 7: Guard Kiosk | Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick helps us to see the park through the eyes of one of its most important and eloquent employees.
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About CultureNOW | A Celebration of Culture & Community
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Consider the world outside a museum. Imagine that the world that we live in is really another kind of museum where the works of art exist in the landscape itself. Explore buildings of the past,…
present and future. Look at the vast selection of artwork that graces the public realm. And discover how places have evolved over time. Deconstruct the layers of history that form the fabric of our urban landscape. Meet people who have made their mark on our cities and country who have lived in the past or are living now. Listen to their voices. Our curators are the artists, architects, photographers and historians who created the images, podcasts and videos to share their knowledge and insights. Our collaborators are museums, universities, cities, and civic organizations who are the stewards of our shared cultural history. Like the cities we live in, this is a work in progress. Enjoy!