Architect designs a building of the past to fill a vacant lot in Bed-Stuy
On the rare occasions when owners of vacant lots in historic districts decide to construct new buildings, there are a couple workable design strategies to choose from.
Their architect can create a contemporary building that contrasts with the surrounding properties or replicate a building that stood on the site in the past.
Architect Gerald Caliendo chose the latter course of action when drawing up plans for a brand-new rowhouse at 324 Macon St., a 17-foot-wide lot now used to park cars. The city Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously approved his design on Tuesday.