03 A Formal Affair
Fall 2013 Design Studio Instructor: Kyle Miller Site: Highline Park, NYC Individual Work
Through researching different formal typology prototypes and re-mix these prototypes into one project, new dynamic relationships between design components will produce new architectural results. The project is focusing on creating a clear distinction between public and private space. By combining the tectonic expression with strong figural forms, the purely structure provides an entire isolated environment for private spaces: the heavy and huge volume with strong figural form provides spaces for the public and the top-heavy character creates possibilities for public activities happen on the ground level. Dominant Formal Characteristics: Simple Form Ambiguous Pareidoria Emphasizes Structure Exposure of building systems Abstraction of animal forms Forms with legs and eyes Openness and Translucency Machine-like object
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