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Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideNew Yorkers have been waiting with bated breath to catch a glimpse of the amazing full-scale <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/low-line/">LowLine</a> exhibition - and we have exclusive pics from its unveiling today! The above-ground exhibit, called <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/video-interview-inhabitat-interviews-the-designers-of-new-york-citys-low-line-underground-park/">"Imagining the LowLine"</a>, featured some of the cutting edge solar technology that will shine throughout the subterranean space, as well as an awesome immersive sound installation and a giant 50-foot-long model of Manhattan's subway map. The curatorial team is also developing informative panels that will showcase the local and international support for <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/low-line/">the world's first underground park</a>. From the project's stunning<a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lowline-unveils-solar-light-canopy-that-allows-sunlight-to-fill-an-underground-park/"> solar canopy</a> to the lush green landscape, the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/low-line/">LowLine</a> team has thought of everything - read on for the exclusive!1
The Low Line Exhibit EntranceLast week we featured renderings of the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/tag/lowline/">LowLine</a>'s <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lowline-unveils-solar-light-canopy-that-allows-sunlight-to-fill-an-underground-park/">solar canopy</a>, and we must say that it is even more impressive in person!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/photos-lowline-underground-park-full-scale-model-unveiled-on-manhattans-lower-east-side/'>READ ARTICLE</a>2
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideLast week we featured renderings of the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/tag/lowline/">LowLine</a>'s <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lowline-unveils-solar-light-canopy-that-allows-sunlight-to-fill-an-underground-park/">solar canopy</a>, and we must say - it is even more impressive in person!3
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SidePacked with LED lights, fiber-optic cables, and one-of-a-kind, laser-cuPacked with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/led/">LED lights</a>, fiber-optic cables, and one-of-a-kind, laser-cut hexagonal panels, the solar dome is a dream-like light source that provides enough light to keep the subterranean flora warm, cozy, and growing.4
The Low Line Exhibit - Architect James Ramsay wavesLast week we featured renderings of the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/tag/lowline/">LowLine</a>'s <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lowline-unveils-solar-light-canopy-that-allows-sunlight-to-fill-an-underground-park/">solar canopy</a>, and we must say that it is even more impressive in person!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/photos-lowline-underground-park-full-scale-model-unveiled-on-manhattans-lower-east-side/'>READ ARTICLE</a>5
The Low Line Exhibit - Architect James Ramsay fiddles with the solar reflectorsLast week we featured renderings of the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/tag/lowline/">LowLine</a>'s <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lowline-unveils-solar-light-canopy-that-allows-sunlight-to-fill-an-underground-park/">solar canopy</a>, and we must say that it is even more impressive in person!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/photos-lowline-underground-park-full-scale-model-unveiled-on-manhattans-lower-east-side/'>READ ARTICLE</a>6
The Low Line Exhibit: Audi GSAPP Manhattan Map InstallationExhibition partners <a href="http://progress.audiusa.com/">Audi of America</a> and <a href="http://www.columbia.edu/">Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture</a> took over the other half of the warehouse to present an enormous 50-foot-long suspended model of Manhattan's subway grid.7
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideExhibition partners <a href="http://progress.audiusa.com/">Audi of America</a> and <a href="http://www.columbia.edu/">Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture</a> took over the other half of the warehouse to present an enormous 50-foot-long suspended model of Manhattan's subway grid.8
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideNine lucky architecture students were selected to present their transportation ideas on television screens that surrounded the Manhattan model.9
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideThe hanging map is part of their <a href="http://www.experimentsinmotion.com/">"Experiments in Motion"</a> initiative, which explores transportation alternatives underground.10
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideThe ground map alternated patterns of traffic and population.11
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideThe subway map reflected a moving map upon the ground.12
The Low Line Exhibit: Audi GSAPP Manhattan Map InstallationThe ground map alternated patterns of traffic and population.13
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideThe structure mimics the sky while providing enough light to allow photosynthesis to occur within the specially chosen subterranean plants.14
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideEnvironmental designer Misty Gonzales told us she carefully chose to curate the space with plants that are used to withstanding darker atmospheres; lilly turf, fungi, moss, and japanese plants are apt to thrive in the tropical canopies of the rainforest.15
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideSolar collectors above ground channel light to the canopy, which reaches across almost half of the warehouse space.16
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideSound engineering gurus Alban Bassuet and Anne Guthrie from <a href="http://www.arup.com/">Arup Engineering</a> complimented the exhibition with an awesome immersive sound art installation that surround guests with the sounds of the city above.17
The Low Line Exhibit - Japanese Maple TreeLast week we featured renderings of the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/tag/lowline/">LowLine</a>'s <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lowline-unveils-solar-light-canopy-that-allows-sunlight-to-fill-an-underground-park/">solar canopy</a>, and we must say that it is even more impressive in person!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/photos-lowline-underground-park-full-scale-model-unveiled-on-manhattans-lower-east-side/'>READ ARTICLE</a>18
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideNoises like children laughing, cars driving by, and people talking reverberated through the space, bouncing off the solar canopy dome.19
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideLast week we featured renderings of the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/tag/lowline/">LowLine</a>'s <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lowline-unveils-solar-light-canopy-that-allows-sunlight-to-fill-an-underground-park/">solar canopy</a>, and we must say that it is even more impressive in person!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/photos-lowline-underground-park-full-scale-model-unveiled-on-manhattans-lower-east-side/'>READ ARTICLE</a>20
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideCurators installed a patch of greenery to present what will be expected of the new park!21
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideWalking through the dark warehouse made us even more excited for the LowLine's future plans!22
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideBe sure to check out the public opening on September 15th!23
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideThe exhibition is in the Essex Street Market Building D.24
Low Line Underground Park for New York City's Lower East SideCheck out the exhibition opening this weekend!25
