June 9, 2020

MADE Bush Terminal Campus

The landscape design for the MADE Bush Terminal Campus has evolved into a vibrant public realm that supports both the Sunset Park community and the daily life of the campus workforce. Now nearing completion, the open space system reinforces the manufacturing and retail functions of the campus while creating a stronger pedestrian connection to Industry City and Bush Terminal Piers Park.

The site is carefully organized to minimize conflicts between pedestrians and the operational truck circulation required by Buildings A–D. Four distinct character zones structure the campus experience: to the west, family-oriented spaces create a welcoming transition between the neighborhood and Bush Terminal Park; centrally, MiNY Lane functions as a pedestrian-focused alley that offers outdoor seating, casual meeting areas, and social space for workers and visitors. At the heart of the campus, Bush Terminal Plaza provides a flexible destination for events and community gatherings, featuring generous seating, lawn areas, shade trees and café tables.

The design also preserves and celebrates the industrial heritage of the site. Custom seating inspired by stacked pallets, a fountain formed from layered duct banks, and preserved rail lines from the former freight operations all root the new landscape in the history of Bush Terminal.

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