Architect Claire Weisz designed the boardwalk to clarify and improve its circulation. Cast concrete planks recall the iconic beachfronts of destinations like Rio de Janiero. Their shape mimics waves crashing on the shoreline, while an aggregate embedded in the blue sections glows at night, spelling out ROCKAWAY in giant letters along the length of the boardwalk. Photo 2 of 5 in The Architect of New York City's Rockaway Boardwalk Reveals Her Public-Project Tips at Dwell on Design NY

The Architect of New York City's Rockaway Boardwalk Reveals Her Public-Project Tips at Dwell on Design NY

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Architect Claire Weisz designed the boardwalk to clarify and improve its circulation. Cast concrete planks recall the iconic beachfronts of destinations like Rio de Janiero. Their shape mimics waves crashing on the shoreline, while an aggregate embedded in the blue sections glows at night, spelling out ROCKAWAY in giant letters along the length of the boardwalk.