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JAKUB KLABAN

New York, NY www.jakub-klaban.xyz jakub.klaban.97@gmail.com +1 (347) 866 8005

PROFILE

As an architectural designer, I bring a diverse range of experience in both practical and theoretical aspects of the field. My work spans residential, commercial, cultural, and conceptual projects, developed in both professional practice and academic environments.

My experience includes: Schematic Design Proposals Building Analysis Visualization

EDUCATION

Construction Documentation Consultant Coordination Product Research Physical Models

THE NEW SCHOOL, New York, NY M. Architecture Class of 2023 w/ Departmental Honors THE NEW SCHOOL, New York, NY BFA. Architectural Design Class of 2020 w/ Honors

EXPERIENCE

LEVENBETTS, New York, NY Junior Architect - Full Time May 2023 - Present Intern - Part Time May 2022 - May 2023 NISHAN KAZAZIAN, New York, NY Design Assistant - Part Time Feb. 2020 - May 2023 THE NEW SCHOOL, New York, NY Structural Tech. Teaching Assistant - Part Time Aug. 2022 - May 2023

SKILLS

Rhinoceros Autocad 3ds Max Vray Adobe Suite Aspire 3d Printing

ACHIEVEMENTS

NYCxDESIGN GRADUATE SHOWCASE, 2020 THE NEW SCHOOL - DOCUMENTATION, F19, S20, S21, S23

Grasshopper Vectorworks Revit Lumion Laser Cutting Cnc Machining Carpentry

TABLE OF CONTENT

CITY THAT BUILDS ITSELF PG. 04-15

WINDSOR TERRACE LIBRARY PG. 16-23

INLET TOWERS PG. 24-31

BLOCK CITY PG. 32-39

FLOYD BENNETT FIELD RESIDENCY PG. 40-47

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CITY THAT BUILDS ITSELF PROFESSOR: Andrew Bernheimer STUDIO Thesis Capstone DATE OF PROJECT: 05 - 09 - 2023

WATERFRONT RENEWAL Project CITY THAT BUILDS ITSELF is an exploration of contemporary issues in New York City, that specifically addresses housing availability, infrastructure, and coastal resiliency. This concept operates on three distinct scales: SITE, BUILDING, and UNIT, presenting a road map for the project’s execution. Focused on the Red Hook neighborhood and the underutilized Brooklyn waterfront, this master plan serves as a blueprint for innovative architectural developments in NYC and similar locations globally.

Situated at the southern end of Red Hook, near IKEA, to project strategically targets an area with

ample land but limited development. The goal is to transform this location into a hub that addresses multiple urban challenges through innovative design and urban planning.

At the site scale, the project tackles transportation issues, inadequate housing, and Red Hook’s vulnerability to coastal flooding. Housing is the central design driver, aiming to provide a comprehensive solution through provision of new affordable dwelling units, improved coastal resiliency in a vulnerable neighborhood, and an expanded transportation network for an underserved area of NYC.

SITE LOCATION: Columbia St, Brooklyn, 11231 SITE SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1 406 000 Sq Ft DESIGN ZONING CODE: N/A

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SITE PLAN

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500’

1000’

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SPACE AND PROGRAM The building is strategically divided into two sections, emphasizing distinct functionalities.

The lower levels provide supplementary retail spaces, including restaurants, cafes, barber and beauty shops, dry cleaning, clothing, and daycares.

These floors also host shared amenities like common kitchens, gyms, and parking spaces, promoting a sense of community among residents.

Select buildings within the complex feature integrated light rail transportation stops, fostering connectivity to the broader city and stimulating the local economy and public spaces.

The upper floors consist of residences and additional communal spaces such as working areas, small libraries and lounges. They serve as social hubs, allowing residents to connect and enhance the functionality of their private domains. The rooftop areas are utilized for outdoor programs, facilitating social gatherings, urban farming, and solar electricity generation.

CITY THAT BUILDS ITSELF presents a holistic solution to contemporary challenges faced by the Red Hook neighborhood and the underutilized Brooklyn waterfront area. Through the simultaneous goal of improving transportation, housing shortages, and coastal resiliency, the project offers a transformative master plan that provides a promising resolution to urban issues not only in Red Hook but also in similar communities worldwide.

PROGRAMMATIC KEY Residential Units

Retail

Common Amenities

MTA Station

SECTION AA a. b. c. d. e.

Residences Ammenities Retail MTA Station Lobby / Entrance

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Gym Kindergarden Retail MTA Station AA

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PLAN FL. 00 a. b. c. d. e. f.

Lobby / Entrance Garage Parking Retail Common Lounge Waterfront Park Public Playground

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PLAN FL. 08 a. b. c.

Residences Outdoor Space Recreation Lounge

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Residences Garage Retail Gym

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1. Factory Construction

2. Road Infrastructure

3. Rail and Water Infrastructure

4. Breaking Ground

5. Phase 1 Housing Done

6. Phase 2 Housing Done

7. Phase 3 Housing Done

8. Phase 4 Housing Done

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SEQUENCE

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CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY The concept calls for an unconventional construction approach, with each building implementing only on its main structural framework, with each apartment unit being attached independently. This method enhances craftsmanship of each dwelling in a controlled environment while ensuring future serviceability of the overall housing complex.

The project begins by repurposing existing warehouses into a module fabrication site, where apartment units are prefabricated and distributed around the site for construction. Simultaneously, a south facing shore railway system is established, serving as transportation infrastructure and flood protection.

The completed railway integrates into the MTA subway system, providing service to around 45,000 local commuters, including residents from the adjacent NYCHA housing and the project itself.

This scale justifies infrastructural upgrades based on input from urban planners.

The development has four building schemes, each utilizing modular configuration and similar building strategies. Structural steel members form the core structure, while CLT panels and wood products are used for secondary structures and interior finishes.

In addition modules use facade paneling for solar control, privacy and water protection through flashing.

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MODULE ASSEMBLY DETAIL

Threaded Bolts Wide Flange HSS Steel Pipe

GRFC Facade

3/4” Air Gap

Mineral Wool Insulation

Steel Plate Connector

Water Barrier

4 - 1/8” CLT Panel

Int. Plywood Finish

Topping Slab Flashing

STUDIO UNITS

2 BEDROOM UNITS

1 BEDROOM UNITS

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WINDSOR TERRACE LIBRARY In Collaboration with Sujon Ishaq

PROFESSOR: David Leven STUDIO Design 04 DATE OF PROJECT: 05 - 09 - 2022

BUILDING WITH TIMBER Our site is located in Windsor Terrace on the grounds of the current Brooklyn Branch Library, with the project scope focusing on development of a brand new library using sustainable materials such as mass timber. We approached this project with the intent of carving out mass and space within the site to create unique overlaps between different programmatic elements and the neighborhood itself. The building becomes a space

that unifies both civic functions and public space within both its interior and exterior while activating the site’s urban fabric.

The three main elements that define the spatial qualities of this project are: 1.

Vertical bar with archive program 2. Horizontal bar with gallery program 3. Green roof/community garden extension

SITE LOCATION: 160 East 5th St, Brooklyn, 11218 SITE SQUARE FOOTAGE: 15 575 Sq Ft DESIGN ZONING CODE: R - 6a

2 1

3

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SITE PLAN

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32’

64’

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SPACE AND PROGRAM The project activates its spaces through programmatic hierarchy by allocating the main civic and communal spaces on its lower levels and semi-private instances on the upper levels. This configuration creates smooth flow throughout the building, without significant disturbance of reserved programs. Near the entrance to the library, the main reading hall invites its visitors through its expansive ceilings. At the back of the ground floor, the library is programmed with an auditorium and conference rooms, which facilitate public events and gatherings. The opposite side is programmed with a children’s library, creating a safe space for young visitors, while maintaining a

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tranquil ambiance in the main hall.

The next level of the library is fitted with a cafe and a gallery, which provide additional layers of programmatic activities and refreshments for visitors. Additionally, the cafe has an outdoor terrace deck to accommodate social gatherings.

The levels above are designated for the library’s archives, separating it from the main circulations.

Its vertical gesture places emphasis on the conservation and protection of knowledge while providing privacy for its visitors. In contrast, the gallery wants to expose and exhibit knowledge.

Their directionality defines the main interior reading room, which connects the spaces.

CIRCULATION Stairs

Elevator

Green Roof Park

Urban Flow

PROGRAMMATIC AXON Main Reading Hall

Administration

Community Engagement

Cafe

Conference Rooms

Archive

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PLAN FL. 00 a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.

d

c

Lobby / Main Entrance Main Reading Hall Children’s Library Auditorium Staff Office Librarian Office Study Hotdesks Conference Room

b a

AA

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SECTION AA a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

Main Reading Hall Staff Office Librarian Office Study Hotdesks Conference Room Gallery Cafe

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PLAN FL. 01 a. b. c. d.

Green Roof Entrance Cafe Gallery Outdoor Deck a d b

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PLAN FL. 02 a. b. c.

Green Roof Library Archives Gallery

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MATERIALITY The green roof covers the entire extent of the building, expanding the amount of public outdoor space the site has to offer while increasing the capacity of the local community garden. This adjacency provides the community with an opportunity to learn about the life cycle of crops and produce while giving additional seats to prospective community garden participants. In addition, it helps improve the building’s thermal performance and run-off control.

This project envisions how mass timber can come together in an unconventional manner. By pushing materials to their limit, the project creates unique experiences within the interiors. In addition, the wood materials add visual depth and tactility to the surfaces. The two main structural elements of the building are GLULAM beams that create a rib-like structure in the main hall, and vertical CLT walls, used around the perimeter of the building and in the circulation core of the archive.

The result of our vision opens the library and its site to the public through many focal points, both physically and ephemerally. By creating opportunities for people to learn, socialize, discover and unwind, the library becomes a hub for the local community.

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

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CLT Flooring

CLT Walls

Glulam Structure

Roof Membrane

ROOF ASSEMBLY DETAIL

Connector Bracket Perforated 1/4” Steel Facade Engineered Hardwood Floor Floor Joists 16” o/c 6 - 7/8” CLT Panel

1” Plywood Board Roof Rafters 16” o/c

Rigid Insulation 4 - 1/8” CLT Panel Glulam Girder Aluminum Mullion Exterior Cladding Vapor Barrier Glulam Column Glazing Pg. 23

INLET TOWERS PROFESSOR: Arta Yazdanseta & David Leven STUDIO Design 02 DATE OF PROJECT: 05 - 09 - 2021

A THERMAL MACHINE Situated in Eleventh Street Basin, the proposed project envisions a modular, affordable, housing complex, which pushes apartment square footage and site resources to its maximum potential. Due to the continuously changing climate of our planet Earth, the following concept integrates passive climate control measures and modest living within the core of its design language, lowering its carbon impact on the environment.

SITE LOCATION: 45th Ave, Long Island City, 11101 SITE SQUARE FOOTAGE: 90 000 Sq Ft DESIGN ZONING CODE: N/A

SITE PLAN

N 0

64’

128’

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COOLING THROUGH DESIGN Starting at the ground level, the extents of the projects utilize its available waterfront microclimate to create a public, recreational, cooling space, for everyone to enjoy. Tapping into the site’s climatic potential, the main structural elements of each building are fitted with thermal chimneys, connecting to every apartment unit for buoyancy driven climate control.

Each building has integrated mixed use programs within its compounds. They are not only extending the building’s functionality, but they are anticipated to generate high levels of thermal energy, increasing the efficiency of the buoyancy driven

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thermal chimneys. The supplemental programs are composed of office spaces, sports and recreation areas and an interior garden and farm. With all of the programs tying into the structural thermal chimneys, the initial boost of buoyancy enhances the ventilating capacity of the residences above.

The residential units themselves are designed with offset overhangs, providing shading for apartment units beneath. To further control heat gains, the building is wrapped with a fin based facade. Each side of the building’s facade is optimized to its solar orientation to provide pleasant lighting conditions, while eliminating glare and excessive radiation.

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SECTION AA

SECTION BB

SPACE AND PROGRAM The project itself is highly dynamic and interconnected, providing an intricate circulation on key levels of the building and the ground floor.

The elevated passages are meant to enhance flow between each tower, while providing additional spaces for gathering and recreation.

The core structure would be constructed out of reinforced concrete, providing longer lifespan for the building, while improving the stability of the

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landscaping scope of the project. In addition it provides a substantial amount of support for the residential modules. The modular apartment units are constructed out of mass timber, offsetting the embodied carbon cost of the concrete while supporting their own structure. In combination with passive cooling, this proposal is meant to serve as a guide to build better towards resiliency and sustainability.

PLAN FL. 00 AA

AA

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Office Spaces Gym / Recreation Indoor Garden

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PLAN FL. 07 BB

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Residences Connection Bridges Laundry Room

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Residences Connection Bridges Laundry Room Working Modules

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MODULE AGGREGATION The building itself is influenced by the Japanese Metabolism movement, specifically by Kisho Kurokawa’s Nakagin Capsule Tower. The modular apartment units attach to the main structure of each tower, allowing for a streamlined construction process, while enhancing the quality of each unit, as the assembly takes place in a controlled environment. The end product is composed of a rich typology of unit types, ranging from studio to 3 bedroom apartments.

The units are highly optimized, providing modest but essential functions of an apartment, while having a small footprint on square footage.

To compensate for the smaller nature of the apartment units, some modules have been

designated for communal purposes, expanding living spaces of the residents beyond the unit, providing amenities such as laundry and shared working spaces.

Furthermore, the micro nature of each unit is meant to promote modest living for its residents, without the sacrifice of quality and affordability.

Together with the amenities package, the apartment complex fulfills essential housing needs while providing convenience and additional spaces beyond the residential unit. It becomes a project which promotes community, sustainability and prosperity, enhancing lives within the internal community and the rest of the neighborhood.

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BLOCK CITY PROFESSOR: Nina Rappaport & Stav Dror STUDIO Design 05 DATE OF PROJECT: 12 - 12 - 2022

INNOVATION ASTORIA Located at the intersection of 36th Avenue and 38th Street in Astoria, this proposal envisions an alternative approach aligned with the Innovation Queens Development. Rather than prioritizing maximum profits, it focuses on improving urban life and providing affordable housing for local residents. To create a dynamic, interconnected building, intertwining programs enhance fluidity within and beyond its compounds.

Through exposure to the neighborhood and interviews with stakeholders, I gained insight into the community’s inner dynamics. This investigation

informed the selection of programs that complement local needs and guided the building’s design strategy.

The building integrates solar analysis, environmental conditions, and input from residents, business owners, and city officials.

Cross-referencing data informed solutions for solar heat gains, breaks in the grid, and economic synergy. Using the sun as a carving tool, the design creates public, semi-public, and private spaces with calibrated conditions.

SITE LOCATION: 36-01 36th Ave, Queens, 11106 SITE SQUARE FOOTAGE: 48 500 Sq Ft DESIGN ZONING CODE: R - 6a

SITE PLAN

N 0

64’

128’

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SUM MER SUN

WIN

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UN

SECTION AA

DESIGN STRATEGY Design based on solar orientation reduces the building’s carbon footprint by strategically managing sunlight throughout the year.

Furthermore, the addition of green roof spaces enhances the project’s energy efficiency and thermal performance. The structure employs CLT paneling and glulam columns as primary building materials, further minimizing its carbon footprint.

The south east corner carves the building into two major sections, breaking the grid of the site while creating a public plaza for social gatherings and for community programs. It is also an entryway into the park within the building’s courtyard, for everyone to use and enjoy.

On the south side, a communal fabrication facility offers access to hands-on learning opportunities in carpentry, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining and digital softwares, enabling the local community to elevate their skill set through an open resource. The south section also includes a YMCA, restoring a crucial amenity lost in the urban framework.

The eastern side features economically oriented programs, including multi-level office spaces available for rent. The lower levels are designed for a CNC machining industry with diverse production capabilities, servicing needs of the city’s infrastructure and the local automobile services.

Additionally, there’s a designated retail section for an associated company to utilize the factory’s production capabilities.

EXPLODED AXON Public Outdoor Space

Private Outdoor Space

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c

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BB

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PLAN FL. 01

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SECTION BB a. b. c. d.

Common Room CNC Factory Furniture Shop Offices

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Common Room CNC Factory Furniture Shop YMCA Gym Making Center

AA

a. b. c. d. e.

PLAN FL. 00 a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

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Residential Entrance CNC Factory Furniture Store YMCA Entrance Making Center Entrance Office Entrance Restaurant

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PLAN FL. 07 a. b.

Residences Offices a

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SPACE AND PROGRAM The apartments vary from studios to 3-bedroom units, providing a similar typology as the local context. Each section of the building prioritizes different household demographics, with one half having larger apartments for a family-friendly environment, while the other catering to individuals and smaller households, fostering a thriving community with like-minded residents.

This proposal envisions a condition where individuals can build a stable home, due to the emphasis on community longevity and interconnection. Each apartment unit is designed modestly, having small square footage while fulfilling its function. This brings down rental

UNIT TYPE DISTRIBUTION Studio Apt.

2 Bedroom Apt.

1 Bedroom Apt.

3 Bedroom Apt.

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fees, through control of the market variables.

Their smaller footprint also allows for creation of additional apartments, further lowering financial burden on the building through a greater body of residents. The large availability of green space goes beyond recreational purposes, enabling residents to have access to land for urban farming, providing opportunities to access fresh produce while creating community oriented activities.

The creation of joint conditions between residential, commercial and community oriented programs grounds people in and out of the building with a goal of nurturing a resilient community within Astoria.

Chill Lounge Conference Room

Drafting Offices

Sales Offices

Small Parts Production Dining Room

Material Processing Storage / Shipping / Handling Changing Rooms

Associated Furniture Store

Milling & Machining

FACTORY PROGRAM Staircase Circulation

Elevator Circulation

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FLOYD BENNETT FIELD RESIDENCY PROFESSOR: Joel Towers & Kayeon Lee STUDIO Design 03 DATE OF PROJECT: 12 - 12 - 2021

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A SECOND LIFE At the end of their first life, hangars 3 and 4 at Floyd Bennett Field offer exquisite potential for adaptive reuse. Hangars 5 to 8 have been transformed into a sports complex. Hangars 1 and 2 are now a natural gas distribution and metering facility for Brooklyn and Queens boroughs. The two abandoned hangars sit, falling apart, between the carbon economy relic and the sports center. Are these the only options other than demolition? I think not!

Given that they are still standing and they are a product of intense labor and a high volume of industrial resources, it is an investment into society that shouldn’t spend its remaining days waiting for its end. Its large square footage and its solitary nature has the potential to become something more than just an empty shell of space.

SITE LOCATION: 5051 Flatbush Av, Brooklyn, 11234 SITE SQUARE FOOTAGE: 49 000 Sq Ft DESIGN ZONING CODE: N/A

SITE PLAN

N

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32’

64’

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PROGRAMMATIC AXON Residences Studios & Facilities Communal Spaces

1. Reborn into Making Space

2. Studios & Facilities Laid Out

3. East Residences Constructed

4. West Residences Constructed

5. Social Spaces & Facilities

6. Vertical Expansion

7. Addition of Green Roof

8. Site Remediation & Resiliency

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SEQUENCE

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SPACE AND PROGRAM Given the nature of the site’s location and its spatial qualities, the following proposal envisions these 20th century hangars to become an art residency, offering a quiet and open space for its participants to create their work without the distractions of the city, while being in it. The building would offer residential quarters with various layouts, individual working spaces for different mediums, facilities specialized in numerous crafts and social spaces that enrich the life of both its users and visitors coming to Floyd Bennett Field.

The experience of seeking an art residency wouldn’t be the same here as anywhere else.

This site and the building itself are a threshold of various conditions that can be transitioned almost instantaneously. On the interior, the residents can shift between various levels of privacy, ranging from their individual rooms, working spaces, shared facilities and social spaces. This extends to the exterior where one can find themselves strolling and seeking inspiration within the landscape of Floyd Bennett Field while having the chance to visit Manhattan or the cultural hub of Brooklyn. The site has a remote, almost isolated nature, removing the distractions of life from the artist, enabling them to focus on work and networking while maintaining a connection to the life of the city.

Due to NYC having a large audience interested in art and design, the site also gains a purpose of being a cultural attraction. Not only is the project offering escape to the natural habitat of Gateway National Park, that houses Floyd Bennett Field, but it becomes a destination where one can see and experience the work of the next generation of artists. It also gives the artists a chance to expose themselves to the public, showcasing their work to general visitors and also individuals and collectors seeking to purchase artwork.

CIRCULATION Staircase Circulation

Elevator Circulation Pg. 43

PLAN FL. 01 a. b. c. d.

Printmaking Shop Residency Units Outdoor Space Studios

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PLAN FL. 00 a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.

Exhibition Space Lobby / Reception FBF Park Courtyard Studios Wood Shop Metal Shop Ceramics Shop Communal Kitchen

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Recreation Room Residency Units Outdoor Space Studios Chill Lounge

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PLAN FL. 03

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WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

PASSIVE THERMAL CONDITIONING

UNIT SCALE Cross Ventilation

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Buoyancy Ventilation

BUILDING SCALE Summer Heat Dissipation

Winter Heat Gains

EMBODIED CARBON ANALYSIS

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