Comments on: It's a MAD MAD World

By: Frank Hibrandt

Frank Hibrandt — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:04:42 +0000

The original building for good or bad was unique and a New York icon. What they have done to it is shameful. It would have been better to tear it down and start over. Can anyone say why this current "renovation" is better? I hope MAD (A museum of Art and Design is responsible for this refridgerator box?) goes away, the building is torn down and something truly interesting replaces it. I dont think anyone can do any worse than this piece of - well you know what.

By: Petrus Abaelardus

Petrus Abaelardus — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:23:58 +0000

For years I always had a soft spot for the Stone's building. I can't say I was a fan (in fact the claustrophobic aspect is something I really didn't care for) but I admired that he was trying something new and bold. I'm glad to see it revitalized in this way and very happy that the New York continues to grow culturally. For those interested, I found some more photos and info about today's opening at:

nycartsandentertainment.com/museum_of_arts__design

By: blm

blm — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:08:55 +0000

Readers interested in more of the history of this building and the controversy can go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Columbus_Circle

By: curious steve

curious steve — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:03:05 +0000

keep your personal crapola to yourself. no one cares.