02 WATER TANK PROTOTYPE

New York City is comprised of a dynamic network of infrastructural systems. For the city to thrive, infrastructure must succeed at four scales: the city, neighborhood, building, and the unit. One piece of existing infrastructure ripe for rethinking is New York’s ubiquitous water tank. With over 20,000 rooftop water tanks across New York City, these containers play a critical role for the city’s expansive infrastructural systems. This project questions not only how the water tank can function beyond its service to a single building, but also as a new anchor for threatened community gardens throughout the five boroughs.