3. “The Pavilion” by artist Demetri Porphyrios

“The Pavilion,” leading into Nelson A. Rockefeller Park, was created by the architect Demetri Porphyrios, is both a structure and a sculpture, sheltering visitors from the sun and rain. The Pavilion is composed of granite, wood, brick and copper. The flat roof is held up by Doric columns and overlooks the Hudson River. The artist sees it as a metaphorical stepping stone on mankind’s journey from primitive to modern. You may recognize this pavilion as the DJ booth at the 2014 Dîner en Blanc, a pop-up dinner for several thousand in Nelson A. Rockefeller Park.