Revitalizing micro-ecosystem through leveraging material properties
Location: BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN, New York
This project addresses the environmental degradation caused by New York City's waterfront industrialization, which began nearly a century ago and left behind poor water and sediment quality, disrupting marine ecosystems and impacting recreational experiences. With many piers and warehouses now obsolete, the project aims to revitalize the underwater ecological environment by introducing a modular system that extends above and below the waterline. Over time, this system will evolve into a self-sustaining ecological community, fostering a symbiotic relationship between humans and the waterfront ecosystem.
Rendering | View of the common space
Research drawing | the decay of timber piling foundation
The investigation of the deteriorating remains of the decommissioned piers in the Hudson River uncovered the century-long history of industrial development that has led to poor water quality, disruption of marine ecosystems, and threats to various species
Research Model | Decay as Strength: Tectonic Opportunities in Damaged Materials
This model is designed to be a self-supporting structure using a range of materials that has been corroded, smashed, and burned. The idea is to examine the tectonic opportunities of decayed or damaged materials. To embrace material decay as opportunities and weakness as strength
Study Model | Expanding Systems Below the Waterline
This study model showcases a modular system that extends below the waterline and gradually expands over time. The study models explore diverse typologies of the modules and their various configurations
Drawing 01 | Floor Plan (Above Waterline)
Drawing 02 | SECTION
Reverse effect aims to revitalize and enhance the underwater ecological environment by utilizing materials with specific properties above and below the waterline. The goal is to create artificial habitats that foster symbiosis between humans and aquatic species
RENDERING | DAYTIME View
RENDERING | NIGHTTIME View
RENDERING | MARINE ECOLOGY LAB