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Brooklyn Bridge Park WalkwayLast week, New Yorkers got their first peek at the design for the new area of Brooklyn Bridge Park at Pier 6, and we have to say that they're simply gorgeous. Park executives from the <a href="http://ny.curbed.com/tags/bjarke-ingels-group">Bjarke Ingels Group</a> (BIG) unveiled <a href="http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/priceless-pier-6-brooklyn-bridge-park-unveils-stunning-renderings-2013-08-27-170000">11 brand new renderings</a> showing the plan for the currently undeveloped waterfront area of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/listing/brooklyn-bridge-park-pier-6/">the park</a>. The landscape architect, <a href="http://ny.curbed.com/tags/michael-van-valkenburgh-associates">Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates</a>, envisions the new green space as a large open lawn and flower-filled meadow.1
Brooklyn Bridge Park ParkThe new Brooklyn Bridge Park will have a great view of the New York skyline as its backdrop.2
Brooklyn Bridge Park Lawn PathThe park has a large open lawn with plenty of foot paths for everyone visiting.3
Brooklyn Bridge Park FilledThe Bjarke Ingels Group and Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates hopes the park will be a big destination for downtown Brooklyn.4
Brooklyn Bridge Park Map<a href="http://ny.curbed.com/tags/michael-van-valkenburgh-associates">Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates</a>, the park landscaper, envisions a park with large, spanning open lawn with a few trees for shade as well as a flower filled meadow.5
Brooklyn Bridge Park PathPark goers can expect great views of the Lower Manhattan.6
Brooklyn Bridge Park Platform TipBut the best view will be from a 17.5 feet high platform at the sea-ward tip of the park.7
Brooklyn Bridge Park Platform Topside ViewThe most ambitious part of the project will be the peaking tip at the very end of the pier where you’ll find a triangular wooden platform that slopes upwards.8
Brooklyn Bridge Park Platform OverheadUnderneath the innovative sloping platform, there’s a 3,000 square-foot public sitting area.9
Brooklyn Bridge Park Platform SideThe 3,000 square-foot area beneath the platform is filled with steel columns to support the platform as well as a covered seating area10
Brooklyn Bridge Park Under PlatformThe architects want to use this audience space for general skyline-gazing events and outdoor movie screenings.11
