SOHO LIVE + WORK

Empathetic Study Collage

The site is located in the heart of Soho, NY. This diagram highlights the two major roads responsible for the majority of traffic that flows around the site. One of which connects directly to New Jersey. It also distinguishes the three prominent districts surrounding the site; a food, commercial and small arts district. Lastly, it outlines the buildings that have roof access and groups them based on proximity. The site is located between several buildings that already have rooftop functions. By including a rooftop function on this site, a rooftop community could be encouraged.

The site falls in one of the few cast iron districts in New York. The appearance of these buildings is actually what captured the attention of artists back when Soho was an abandoned manufacturing district. Although there has been a lot of development in Soho through out the years the facades seem to be left intact. There are two notable districts surrounding the site but there seems to be yet another growing district, an art district. Many businesses surrounding the project site include; graphic design offices, printing services, tailor shops, architecture firms, beauty salons, and art galleries.

Roof Access

By shifting activity nodes towards the rooftops, the streets are relieved of congestion and pedestrian traffic. In turn, people are able to take a moment to experience the art that lies within, around, and on the site. By exposing circulation people get an accurate sense of activity through out the building. Floor becomes a “still” floor and the rooftops promote social gatherings and night life.