Through an investigation of Harlem 125th Street’s culture and history, it was apparent that art was a vital expression of the community. By creating a modular furniture that transforms eamlessly into multiple forms. Its foldabilty and reconfigurable design would allows it to serve as a pop-up market, a stage, art gallary, a community bulletin board and so much more. This versatility makes it an invaluable asset for an urban spaces, fostering community engagement and interaction.
This residential building centers around an interior winter garden, fostering community while respecting individual privacy. By prioritizing flexibility and social connection, the design emphasizes shared spaces that encourage gathering and interaction, complemented by mesh screens and shading for private when desired. Circulation paths guide residents through a journey of discovery, making each balcony and garden nook an invitation to explore while enjoying moments of solitude. The goal is to demonstrate how thoughtful spatial design enhances daily life while supporting social and environmental well being.
2 | PREGROW
125TH PLAZA
PORTLAND,ME
To align with our clients’ evolving needs, we’re creating an adu that tailors to each stage of the customer lifecycle. By prioritizing speed and relevance, our strategy emphasizes the development of fast, flexible with our prefab hempcrete panels, which are designed for sustainable, rapid, and efficient assembly. With the additional growth space when the time is right our clients can expand their home to adapt to their need. The goal is to simultaneously show case how our innovative building approach supports long term environmental and economic goals.
Through an investigation of Harlem 125th Street’s culture and history, it was apparent that art was a vital expression of the community. By creating a modular furniture that transforms eamlessly into multiple forms. Its foldabilty and reconfigurable design would allows it to serve as a pop-up market, a stage, art gallary, a community bulletin board and so much more. This versatility makes it an invaluable asset for an urban spaces, fostering community engagement and interaction.
3 | GLACIER
125TH PLAZA
PUBLIC SPACE
Through an investigation of Harlem 125th Street’s culture and history, it was apparent that art was a vital expression of the community. By creating a modular furniture that transforms eamlessly into multiple forms. Its foldabilty and reconfigurable design would allows it to serve as a pop-up market, a stage, art gallary, a community bulletin board and so much more. This versatility makes it an invaluable asset for an urban spaces, fostering community engagement and interaction.
During our research on Meadow Lake, we have discovered it was once a glacier. This inspired us to create a space thats for the local community to gather for different kinds of activities but also create a space that brings awareness to the history of the site. We have designed a wood structure that serves as a skeleton for the different natural transformation throughout the year. As our structure changes on the exterior it will provide different types of programs for the local community.
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4 | ECHOES
125TH PLAZA
Through an investigation of Harlem 125th Street’s culture and history, it was apparent that art was a vital expression of the community. By creating a modular furniture that transforms eamlessly into multiple forms. Its foldabilty and reconfigurable design would allows it to serve as a pop-up market, a stage, art gallary, a community bulletin board and so much more. This versatility makes it an invaluable asset for an urban spaces, fostering community engagement and interaction.
