2023 | Tribeca, New York, NY
Advisors: Amina Blacksher
Advisors: Amina Blacksher
Given our growing susceptibility to extreme weather events, it is critical that we shift our perspective on flooding from a distant concern to an immediate threat. The primary goal of this initiative is to establish an adaptable wet network capable of addressing the evolving needs of diverse communities. Instead of fixating on a single time frame, the network's design will prioritize flexibility in the face of uncertainty. The ultimate objective is to ensure our ability to respond effectively to flooding, not only in the long term but also in the present and near future.
The project will utilize the Spring Studio, located at the heart of Tribeca, as its prototype site. We first analyzed the existing programs in Spring Studio, which includes a gallery on the ground level and studio spaces on floors 5, 6, and 7. As we can see, Spring Studio acts as a host for innovative and artistic gatherings. It is a hub for a wide range of communities.
Spring Studio therefore is an ideal location for integrating various wet transportation solutions for a future flood-prone New York City, both in emergencies and everyday transit. We decided to integrate three wet network systems, an everyday shuttle, an underwater subway, and a wet emergency response system, and we will now dive into the details.
Our programming approach is to celebrate the artistic spirit of Spring Studio. By unfolding the studio program spaces, we want to expose the innovative activities happening in the studios to the public as well as provide extra supporting spaces for the current activities. The deconstruction of massing also allows for ample opportunities for people to circulate vertically in flooded circumstances. It also creates opportunities for people to circulate among different floating units that showcase different activities.
