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This is another POP with no sign claiming that this is a public space. The only seating I saw was a ledge that had plants on it. As soon as we walked on this POP, the doorman was already eyeing to see what we were doing. I would rate this 2/5 because it seems like even the doorman didn’t know if it was a POP or not.
-Nylah Rouse (Queens College)
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Talya Shamoelian- Brooklyn College
I give this public space 5/5 stars. You can tell that it’s a public space because there’s multiple signs outside and inside the building. It’s very spacious and clean.There’s also some greenery at the entrances that make it pretty. There’s a security desk and cameras so you feel very safe. There’s also a couple of computers that people can use to do work. It has elevators which make it accessible, a water fountain, and a bathroom. The vibes are very chill and cozy. I would definitely return to this place.
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Rating: 4.5 / 5 stars
First impression was the space was that it is well designed with high ceilings and plenty of moving space. The starking contrast of the green wall against the relatively muted palette allows the wall to provide its due job of engaging the viewer. The space is wide with plenty of facilities, including but not limited to, a cafe (only open on Tuesdays and Saturdays), moveable tables and chairs, green wall, water decor, water fountain (on a more cramped second floor), restroom (on the second floor but is accessible), video screening, etc. I observed a game of chess being played, proving the comfortability of this POPS. On another side was a couple having a presumable date. There were signs everywhere that declared the space was public, I personally counted more than 4. I liked how the signs made it clear what was inside the facility, including a free show once a week (which we did not have the opportunity to see). My critiques are as follows, the entrance accessible door is partly broken which defeats the purpose of the accessibility button, the space leading into the bathroom is very cramped (but it seems to be gender neutral which is nice), and finally, the cafe is opened at very limited times (this is biased cause I was hungry).
Review and pictures by Selina Zheng (Macaulay Hunter College ’27)
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Lily Chen
Starting at the entrance of the building there is a large metal sign that makes it very obvious that this area is a public space. There is also a button for disabled people to be able to easily enter into the building, however, the automatic doors only work for the second door inside not the door outside. Maintenance is needed to ensure that those in wheelchairs can be able to access this space.
The second sign that I noticed was that this building is LEED certified which means that they would be environment friendly and cost saving. This is obvious as you walk in and look up into the ceiling, there are holes in the ceiling allowing natural light to come in. Overall, the setting is ambient, calm, and dim it is more reliant on the sunshine that is coming through to give in more light. However, I feel that the light is just right.
I feel that the overall setting is welcoming and I would come visit again if I was around this area. There are a lot of empty tables and chairs for sitting and many people are here doing work or eating lunch. What I was interested in is how they built their green wall. Over the summer I was also trying to build a green wall myself at Socrates Sculpture park however my project was mainly on finishing a green roof so I did not get to finish my side project of a green wall. I wonder how the plants were set up and how the dirt is set into place.
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