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Located at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Grand Avenue in Brooklyn, two blocks away from Pratt Institute main campus, this graduate dormitory
Living Space
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contains 120 single bedrooms within 54 apartment
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units, 3 student lounges, 1 public gellary, 1 centered public courtyard, 1 rear yard, 1 underground garage, and 2 small outdoor gardens. The goal is to design a building for maximizing nat-
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ural lighting in all of the bedrooms, and guaranteeing privacy within each unit for every student.
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The louver system (facade) traces the path of direct sunlight which would be harsh during summer, so that this system to some extent prevents glares and heat gain.
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The overall design is to inspire the students and act as an architectural sculpture which relates back to the centered public sculpture garden. The sculpture
Rear Yard
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>15’ 80’ 12’ 60’
garden is an idea derived from Pratt main campus, bringing a sense of community for Pratt students and the locals living around Pratt as well.
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