Manhattan Loft Assignments 1 & 2: Presentation Devyn Brown and Sami Lynes
The Concept of Timeless Design
“The timeless contrast of lights and darks that blends sleek geometric patterns with the softness of organic shapes to encapsulate the elegance of a past time in the modern day”
Site Analysis
Building Analysis
Climate: Temperate, plenty or rainfall
Building exterior features: structural steel framing with red brick masonry façade
Geography: Hudson and East River, most plot are either in a grid pattern or follow the topography of the land Economy: median household income $109,000 Demographics: 1.63 million people, white 58.9%, non-Hispanic white 50.7%, Asian 10.3%, black or African American 15.5% Places nearby: restaurants, arts and entertainment, cafes and bakeries, health & recreation, public transportation
Apartment interior features: Natural light coming from two exterior walls, two structural columns, central heating and cooling systems, temperature control and tempered filtered fresh air
Romanesque Revival
● Romanesque Revival was from 18401900 ● The Subway Station style is considered Romanesque Revival due to its structural elements such as the rounded arches and vaulted ceilings, which are characteristic Romanesque style. ● The ornate bar tracery over the skylights lets in natural light and creates more dramatic lights and darks. ● This design style creates a grand feeling due to its over the top architectural details
3D Model
Spatial Planning
Bubble Diagram
Block Plans
First Floor
Second Floor
Inspiration from the City
Old City Hall Subway ● The old city hall subway was designed by Rafael Guastavino and built in 1904. He kept in mind timeless design elements that enhance the structure’s charm. The subway at the time was meant to be an enjoyable experience, rather than the time efficient focus that today’s NYC subways are known for.
● This subway is no longer in practical use, but they offer tours that sell out quickly at $50 per ticket
Architectural Motif
Skylights with ornate bar tracery
Manhattan Map ● "The Great Metropolis" by "T. Bonar, N.Y." 1804 ●
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shows shipyards, docks, piers, slips, wharves, and ferries on the Hudson and East Rivers. Map-making in the 1800s was quite a bit more work than what is typically seen today (satellite imagery). The distances were measured by using ropes or chains of known lengths, while the angles were measured using physical or magnetic compasses.
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For calculating the angles between points which were far away from each other, they used magnifying glasses or small telescopes attached to compass.
Topographic Motif
Geometric shapes, contrast between empty and filled spaces, no intersecting lines
Material board Muted organic tones, geometric patterns, sleek details