- The breathtaking, panoramic vista of the Martin House complex afforded by the building's glass curtain wall.
- The inverted hip roof that embraces Buffalo's snow, and welcomes Buffalo's visitors.
- The west volume of cast concrete, with its elegant analogy of Martin House Roman bricks, the donors' names etched in the "mortar" holding them together.
- The internal glass screen, with it's Holopro projection system for the orientation film. If this doesn't hold your attention, check your pulse!
- This "green" building has a brain; its sophisticated (and silent) HVAC system is smart enough to adjust to weather conditions outside, and density of visitors inside.
- The slender, stainless steel columns just inside the glass curtain wall are separated from the wall plane, echoing the many 'floating' separations between piers and millwork in the pergola.
- The touchscreens in the north gallery are like giant iPhones begging for interaction. Want to know more about the Martin House? There's an app for that...
- Greatbatch, great building: it has a nice ring to it.
- Never again will Martin House staff have to caution visitors about using "historic plumbing."
- The ticket counter converts conveniently into a bar. Cheers!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Greatbatch Pavilion Top Ten
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2 comments:
Congratulations! Can't wait to get out to Buffalo from Rochester!
My friend and I recently toured Talisen West in Scottsdale. We are very excited to tour Buffalo's sites. :)
Janeen
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