Major Paths

Creating a continuous path system with exiting sites.

Field House Circulation

Connected pathway with accessible waterfront paths.

Ribbon

Ribbon wraps around and through building.

Open Green Space

Unique green spaces for various programs

Pervious Hardscape

Programmable and resilient hardscape.

Transit Station

New station improve transit buffer in the area.

Noise Pollution

Reduce noise pollution by spacing most buildings from the bridge.

Height Hierarchy

Higher buildings are East of the river while the smaller buildings are West.

Waterfront

Two level waterfront engages user closer to the water.

Berm and Pool Circulation

Cross circulation provides users vast opportunities on the site.

Bridging Spiral

Spiral of ribbon occurs in the commercial sector of the site for a dynamic experience.

Vista Nodes

Maximize vistas for users of NY. Some framed by the ribbon.

The home is located in Gurabo, Dominican Republic. Gurabo experiences various challenges in which the project takes into account in order to fortify resiliency of the home. The area of Gurabo experiences strong storms and hurricanes with occasional flooding. And Imagine the loss of power on a regular basis.

Mycelium, our architecture project, embodies the concept of connectivity and circulation between different sites. Inspired by the intricate network of mycelium in nature, we utilized this analogy to give meaning to our design. Just as mycelium connects various organisms in the ecosystem, our project aimed to foster a similar interconnectedness between different architectural elements and spaces. We focused on creating a fluid and dynamic flow, allowing movement and exchange from one site to another. By emulating the efficiency and adaptability of mycelium, we sought to enhance the overall experience and functionality of the built environment. Our design embodies the spirit of connectivity and circulation, inviting people to engage with the spaces in a seamless and organic manner.

Diagrams

Form making

ANalysis

Building Area

Minimize building footprint to provide more open and connected green space.

Building Height

Height is based on maximizing vistas. Higher buildings are East of the river.

Building Corners

Fillet or manipulated corners provide light to enter spaces where less sun hits.

Building Cutouts

Maximize sun exposure on green spaces and ribbons for a comfortable experience.

Moments on the ribbon

E

Project Site

Location: Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY
Site: E

Mobility

Lack of accessible train stops. Transportation desert.

Flood Plains

Site E is in the 100 and 500 year plan, but it is not as critical as other sites (A, B, C, D).

Income

The Queensboro Bridge divides the low income residents and high income residents.

  • Circulation on Site

  • Program

  • Continuous Green Space Connection

  • Bridging Connections

Collaborative Project With Geoffrey Little