The High Line, circa 2004. Picture credit: Courtesy of Florent Morellet

The Behind the Scenes Story of the Creation, and Creators, of the High Line

The Leonard Lopate Show | Dec 11, 2015

Elizabeth Diller and Ric Scofidio, founding partners of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and James Corner, founder and director of James Corner Field Operations, chronicle the creation of the High Line. Their book, The High Line, is a behind-the-scenes account of the inspiration and creation of the beloved park from the designer’s perspectives.

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