Don't worry, it's supposed to look like that

From NBC:

A new building being constructed in Union Square has triggered concerns among neighbors and passersby who think the structure looks crooked, but officials say it's all part of the design.

The building going up on Fifth Avenue and 14th Street will eventually become the new home of the New School's University Center, housing a dormitory, cafeteria and auditorium.

But as it's being constructed, some of the columns holding up the concrete floors don't appear straight.

But it's no mistake, according to the dean at Parsons' New School for Design, which is part of The New School. Instead, it's an engineering achievement.

Parks constructs dome canopy

Here's how Parks decided to fix the "hot domes" in Union Square Park. Simply genius... You can read more about this on A Walk in the Park.

"Burning orb of death" at Union Square Park

From A Walk in the Park:

For months, children have been playing a dangerous game at the new $2 million playground in Union Square Park: How to avoid getting scalded on a seven-foot-high metal dome.

The play equipment reaches scorching temperatures in the sun. Heat waves can be seen rising from the top.

The metal orbs were quickly covered at Brooklyn Bridge Park, but the city has refused to even post a warning at Union Square. On Friday afternoon, however, a Parks Department employee was forced to close off the blazing orb, placing traffic cones and flimsy caution tape around it. A shade structure is supposed to go up sometime according to the Parks Department, but warmer weather will arrive first.

I'm glad we paid a hoidy-toidy architect to design this wonderful amenity.