I trekked my way out to JFK to check out the TWA Flight Center designed by Eero Saarinen for my second OHNY adventure. I was so excited for a chance to go inside because I did a commercial design project (a children's hospital) in design school with Eero Saarinen as my inspiration architect, and the entire lobby/ playground/ walkways with the TWA Flight Center in mind. Although the architectural designs were started in the 1950's and finished in the 60's, it still feels current and modern. His furniture designs - the ever popular Tulip Chair, Tulip Tables, even the Womb chair, still very current and specified in so many new designs. I had a great time exploring the space.
I would feel like such a jet setter walking through this to get to my flight.
Waiting area
Information desk
Soaring qualities of the design
Definitely in need of renovation... but can you imagine how great it could be?
Nice little nook to hang out
"The shapes were deliberately chosen in order to emphasize an upward-soaring quality of line." - Eero Saarinen.
Can you picture the terminal it it's heyday? Jackie O fashionistas walking around in their fabulous outfits and oversized sunglasses...
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Hi! I've never been through this wing at JFK, but perhaps I'll get to this time. NM, I think I'm flying in LGA.
ReplyDeleteIf you never mentioned it on your blog, I would have thought the wing was modern, not from the 50's.
I can't wait for NYC!