Staten Island

The field work and engagements have been conducted by 2019 Studio 05 Students: Yixin Chan and Diana Erazo.

Of the five boroughs of New York City, Staten Island, is characterized by dramatic landscape and natural conditions, but has also served as a key freight pivot well connected to the continental U.S.A., but not well with the rest of the city.

The Staten Island Model

Student Designers include : Yixin Chang, Diana Erazo

Through the research of the different systems of the island (geology, hydrology, community engagement and industry), the project pulls a thread through a series of existing processes along the North Shore of Staten Island, including snow melting, water runoff, freight, jobs, street congestion, etc. It aims to reactivate the waterfront community by starting a new form of sustainable industry, engaging the process and systems stated above with architectural and urban designs that spark a re-thinking of the relationship between circular economies, modern urban infrastructure and community life.

Review the Project Boards:

Waste Afterlife A Cup of Salty Coffee - Yixin Chang & Diana Erazo

Sunset Park

The field work and engagements have been conducted by 2019 Studio 05 Students: Timothy Chan, Caitlin Charlet, Shruti Deore, Rachel Filler, Madeleine Klingspor, Siheyi (Aiden) Xie.

Sunset Park and the affecting Industry City located in the community is one the piers of Brooklyn. Historically, the area used to connect the New Jersey Piers and a major Food Distribution Area for Brooklyn. Today, Sunset Park is one of Brooklyn's most diverse neighborhoods, being home to a majority of the borough's Chinese, Hatian and Latino Population.

Gallery below consists of Photo Essay done by Caitlin Charlet.

The Sunset Park Model

Student Designers include : Timothy Chan, Caitlin Charlet, Shruti Deore, Rachel Filler, Madeliene Klingspor, Shiheyi (Aidan) Xie

Being one of the major seaports of Brooklyn, majority of the built architecture are large spanning warehouses. An example is the historical garment district that was located in Brooklyn before moving to New York.

Today, With the new immigrant populations, the area has become a fable for many mom and pop restaurants navigating alongside each other. The historic encounter of the port and today's local restaurants inspired a series of projects that localizes production and making. From the Productive Commons of a New Garment District to the Fujian Market that hosts daily Farmers Market, the students saturates the existing social infrastructure of the community.