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.