Reimagining living through the Amalgamation of housing and landscape
Location: West Harlem, Manhattan, New York
…between mountain and building…
What if housing and greenspace were not separated?
What if housing became 100% greenspace?
What if housing and greenspace were not separated?
What if housing became 100% greenspace?
This project is about bringing immersive landscapes to the city. The project is about the therapeutic nature of landscapes and their connection to wellness. The project is about making wellness resources accessible to the residents of Harlem. The project is about creating hyper-local systems of production and consumption through farming and food to cultivate a self-sufficient community.
Model | UNIT AGGREGATION MODEL
Model | SITE MODEL
Precedent study | Moriyama house (ryue nishizawa)
The Moriyama House dissolves the boundaries between housing and open spaces, seamlessly integrating architecture with its natural surroundings to create a fluid relationship between indoor and outdoor living.
Drawing | moriyama house
Model | Mapping the negatives of moriyama house
DIAGRAM | Site Research | Green Oasis Drought in Harlem
The diagram visually depicts the limited availability of green spaces within the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Through mapping exercise, the diagram highlights the central area with insufficient access to green spaces, indicating potential disparities in environmental equity
Model | SITE MODEL
STUDY Model | MASSING CONCEPT AND form DEVELOPMENT
drawing 01 | Typical floor plan
drawing 02 | unit aggregation
The aggregation of the units follows the “design by subtraction” principle to craft spatial arrangements and optimizing the efficient use of space along the building’s primary edges while guaranteeing sufficient natural light for each residential unit
Rendering | cave dwelling in the city
Inspired by the tranquil refuge of caves, this residential concept offers a harmonious sanctuary admist the bustling urban landscape. Cave Dwelling in the City represents a pioneering approach to urban living, where residents can enjoy the best of both worlds - the restorative power and nature and the vibrancy of urban living