PROTAGONIST RESEARCH

A Child’s Play | Social Community: Children

This project aims to promote holistic development in children by integrating nature and movement. Through interactive experiences with natural elements, it fosters positive learning, social connections, and energy-driven play. By engaging in physical activities and play, children enhance gross and fine motor skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and memory, ultimately benefiting their overall development.

This project aims to establish a riverside habitat for ring-billed seagulls, providing amn open space for nesting, scavenging, and finding food. It prioritizes their natural behavior and nesting preferences while ensuring a harmonious coexistence with human visitors. The habitat encourages interaction and observation, allowing people to enjoy and learn about these fascinating birds. With careful consideration of both human and seagull needs, this project seeks to foster a balanced and sustainable ecosystem that benefits both species.

Aquatic Metamorphosis | Abiotic Factor: Water Multi Modal Movement | Spatial Agency: Movement

The Hudson River in New York State is a significant natural feature, hosting parks, historic sites, and railroads. Serving as a diverse aquatic habitat for fish, birds, and marine life, it necessitates water quality preservation. Hudson River Park offers recreational activities like fishing, boating, and swimming, reliant on clean water for safety and enjoyment. It also serves as a crucial drinking water source for millions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining clean water for public health.

Movement shapes a space's character, infusing it with life and meaning through diverse circulation and activities. At Pier 46 in Hudson River Park, various recreational pursuits dictate movement patterns. Walking and jogging paths foster a leisurely pace with river views, while fishing attracts quiet contemplation. Events, like concerts and fitness classes, create lively, dynamic movement as crowds gather and disperse. Designing spaces to accommodate these movements enhances visitors' experiences.