envelope & skin

The possibilities offered by new fabrication technologies permit great freedom to give an organization to material first, which in a second step is conferring a new skin to objects. It seems another evolution with respect to the designs of two dimensional decorations, as one suggests three dimensional surfaces with aspects of dynamic and tactile repetitions of geometries, stimulating effects that often surprise and stir emotions.

Ornament is a part of the world, and it cannot help but but resurface, reinvented, with a strong communicative thrust. (Alessandro Mendini, Writings 2004)

The architectural production of recent decades can be characterized as striving to be autonomous and heterogenous in comparison with the anonymous and homogenous proceedings of a repetition of modern ideals.
You should localize the inherent characteristics in your design process of “repeating with difference”. In this sense one adheres to certain rules of an existing language or an pattern armature, but trangresses the underpinnings of the project referred to.

One precisely needs to define “the problem” to engage into the disciplinary discourse. The discourse of architecture often referred to a series of dialectics such as inside –outside, vertical – horizontal, center – periphery, frontality – rotation, solid – void, point – plane, figure - ground etc..

Note: A close reading of architectural examples (Palladio –villa Malcontenta, Corbusier – villa Garches, Mies – Glass house , Eisenman- Houses 1-10) helps to understand the discourse of other projects. This supports you to understand and delineate your design and clarify your employed formal design strategy.

interior design - furniture

In order to get a feel for the interiors and develop the living-kitchen-dining atmosphere....and also for the masterbedrooms in particular, refer to the links on the side to leading design and furniture companies.

NYC codes

for New york city codes go to:
building code
new construction codes

Draw one typical unit plan of the residential housing projects on the handout. If duplex you need two levels.
scale of drawings 1/100-1/8"

pay attention to:

circulation (stair arrows!) & core (elevator, stairwell)

structure –wall section thickness –columns;

door swings & fenestration

furniture layout illustrating the program

text for detailed explanation of use;

give rough dimensions (unit – rooms)

due mon 25th march, printout on 11x17"

Residential design development

All residential units are duplex.

Max unit height is 20’ for main living areas and outdoor space. Lower areas should be considered with a min. of 10’. Split-level floors are an additional feature and do not replace the duplex condition. South balconies/ terraces max. 7' off building facade.

Penthouse: ~3300 sqft @ 4 bed & 4.5 bath

4 duplex units ~1950 sqft @ 3 bed & 3 bath

3 duplex units ~2700 sqft @ 4 bed 3 bath

(sqft excluding balconies, including covered outdoor space for duplex units with 100 and 200 sqft respectively, excluding separate additional outdoor space which maybe added, penthouse outdoor space not included in sqft)

Public & semi-public areas

develop a concept for the commercial/ retail /gallery and public use of the building on the lower areas.

Commercial/Retail/Gallery use on the building footprint 50’x60’:

1. 1: ground floor with ~2100 sqft gallery space (optional suitable commercial or retail), remaining is for Lobby, reception, elevator, egress stair, mechanical.

2. 2: 2 ^nd Floor and partial 3^rd Floor with ~2000sqft (depends on the actual Highline height). This area is intended to give additional amenities to the residential units in terms of leisure or service. It is planned to be a semi-public area and may give access to the highline.

3. 3: Vacant Space under the Highline along the frontage of the building in length of 60’ should be designed for public or partial commercial use

4. 4: Lot space south of the building should be designed for semi public use of tenants only. This area should offer green and outdoor communal spaces.

Format: sketches & printouts letter size

discussion Monday 18:

The site_in_Chelsea

Site NYC

The site for the project is in Chelsea, the emerging and now “in” district in Manhattan. It developed since the mid 90’s from a pure warehouse and manufacturing district into first art galleries and then small sparks of residential condos catering to the luxury market.

And there is Chelsea market:

One question... HOW ON EARTH HAVE I NEVER BEEN HERE???? I literally stumbled on it... I always thought that the "chelsea market" was an outdoor food market... boy was I wrong!!!! I could live AND die in the space. Wines, Cheeses, Fun gift baskets, Gourmet Candy (AND Candy Corn... Valentine's themed. SO GOOD), Cupcakes, Lobster, and the most amazing urban loft-style decor. I could spend ALL DAY here. RUN, do not walk...

I love this place. Sure there are many tourists, but unlike several fellow reviewers, I didn't feel the "trap" part at all. I did feel trapped by the baby carriages, but those always bother me.

Actually Joni Mitchell's fluttery song does fit this place...sorta...
"Woke up, it was a Chelsea morning, and the first thing that I knew
There was milk and toast and honey and a bowl of oranges, too
And the sun poured in like butterscotch and stuck to all my senses."

Chelsea Market is one of those places where you can take a stroll through so many different atmospheres. You walk into a gritty, redeveloped warehouse with exposed beams, brick, and steel; only to find cute bakeries like Annabelle's and fancy eateries/design stores like 202. Not to mention that the Food Network has a studio here. Must stop here for lunch if you're in the Chelsea area.

Two important first aspectsThe site 510W 19th is right off between 10^th Ave and 11^th Ave and notably the whole block is in the hands of the large Frank Gehry IAC building along Hudson and Shigeru Ban’s building. The east side faces the Highline under development according to the masterplan by Diller&Scofidio

Assigments:
Due Friday 15:

Review the formwork of provocation 1, and the site conditions and develop your proposal for an adapted volume to the site.

Site footprint and height requirements & restrictions according to file provided.