"The $43 million project includes the rehabilitated Weir Greenhouse and a new L-shaped, terra-cotta-clad building that wraps around it, designed by Architecture Research Office."
"Lisa Alpert stated the project was driven by three main needs: to create a welcoming entry point, provide educational resources for visitors, and establish a year-round home for community programming."
"The corner site of the visitor center has long been part of the cemetery ecosystem, with the greenhouse vending flowers to visitors and a now-demolished building next door selling monuments."
"Alpert emphasized, 'It's not like we're a museum opening another wing; we are enhancing the experience for our visitors and the community.'"
The Victorian glass-and-copper greenhouse in Sunset Park, once deteriorating, was purchased by Green-Wood Cemetery in 2012 for restoration. The $43 million project includes the rehabilitated greenhouse and a new visitor center designed by Architecture Research Office. This center aims to welcome over 500,000 annual visitors, educate about the cemetery's history, and support community programming. The greenhouse has historical significance, previously serving visitors with flowers and monuments, and now serves as a hub for educational activities.
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