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THE PLANT Yonkers, New York City
Abandoned powerplant adaptive resuse for a research center, gallery and event space “Housed in two historic properties and centrally located, The Plant is where the most innovative minds will come together under one roof to incubate new ideas, accelerate new initiatives, and address the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. The Plant is an ecosystem where leading climate innovators, artists, scientists, non-profit leaders and companies across industries can nurture, and co-create lasting solutions for the climate crisis The Plant will create a unique architectural fusion of meticulous historical preservation and 21st century cutting edge sustainable design and innovation. It will be a model project for historic adaptive reuse with an integrated regenerative systems approach.” - Lela Goran Group
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TOYOTA WOVEN CITY Woven City, Japan
Alternative energy / AI informed and operated, smart-city urban plan for a new city in Japan. “BIG is designing a “prototype city of the future” with wooden buildings and autonomous vehicles for Japanese car company Toyota near Mount Fuji in Japan. Named Woven City, the first phase of development on the site of a former car-factory will be home to 2,000 people who will test the vehicles, robotics and smart homes in a “realworld environment”. The development will contain research and development spaces for Toyota to develop robotic construction, 3D printing and mobility designs. Alongside Toyota’s facilities there will be housing for employees, their families, scientists and retirees. The residential buildings will contain in-home robotics to “take care of basic needs and enhance daily life” and sensors connected to AI to check resident’s health. The community will be powered by a combination of solar energy, geothermal energy and hydrogen fuel-cell technology” - Tom Ravenscroft, Dezeen
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BLOOMHOUSE East Palo Alto, CA, USA
Urban plan for a 52 acre waterfront, including retail, education facilities, business space, and residencies. “The vision for the 52-acre, East Palo Alto Waterfront — created in tandem with members of the community — is to build a development that supports community well-being, health, and resiliency. While facilitating economic security and entrepreneurship for East Palo Alto residents, the project will also serve as a place to learn, gather, shop, play, and celebrate. Emerson Collective proposed a mixed-use development on a 52 acre site that is located completely within the Ravenswood Business District Specific Plan (RWBDSP) Area.” - Bloomhouse EPA
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THE ATLANTIC 130 Prince Street, New York City
Existing Structure, Rooftop Expansion and Renovation “The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is considering a proposal from Bjarke Ingels Group to construct a large rooftop pavilion and terrace at 130 Prince Street in Soho. Located at the corner of Prince and Wooster Streets, the mixed-use commercial property will support a mix of retail and office space. The proposed terrace level can be separated into three distinct areas including an elaborate pavilion with conferencing and meeting spaces, a circular plaza at the center of the roof, and a large pergola. The pavilion will be sheathed primarily in a glass envelope and a copper nickel roof. For the central plaza, renderings reveal pale brick paving, tiered seating, light landscaping, and a skylight open to the fifth floor below. The pergola, located directly across from the pavilion, will be eventually be draped in herbs and leafy vines with additional seating area below.” - Sebastion Morris, NYIMBY
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