Mariel Levine Mariel.Levine@gmail 973.479.9969
SQUAT: COMMUNITY CENTER 122
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east village inspired concept study east village has largest concentration of community gardens in the country and an outstanding history in squat culture concept - integrate gardens within to encourage neighbors to “loiter” and “squat”
Painting Space 122 and Performance Space 122 take residency
9th avenue
floor plan
concept drawings
mezzanine
9th avenue
aids service center new york
mabou mines
mezzanine
painting space 122
floor plan
performance space 122
3. mabou mines theater
2. social bench
1. social dip
component integration 4 3 5 2
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7. social lounge
4. green wall
5. ascnyc waiting/reception area
6. painting space gallery
CARNEGIE WALLCOVERING COMPETITION
FLIGHT inspiration: guineau fowl feathers awarded third place in Carnegie Wallcoverings competition 2015
original illustration
PLOTS inspiration: aerial view of farmland awarded fourth place in Carnegie Wallcoverings competition 2015
SYLAR RESEARCH RESORT
SYLAR research resort reconceptualize the typology of the revel casino after the closure of four of the twelve casino hotels in atlantic city the models above begin spatial exploration for planning program within the large revel casino
spatial organization concept models
BRAND IDENTITY a research resort where science, resort life and art all fuse to become SYLAR
THE SALT CAVE
THE SALT CAVE located underneath the SYLAR hotel The Salt Cave offers a variety of avante garde treatments as well as numerous pools that are used to treat a variety of ailments
carp pool
snail pool
bioluminescent salt water pool
seaweed pool
the aptly named “doctor fish” remove dead skin from bathers’ hands and feet
compounds found in snail excretion is infused in water to rejuvinate skin
implementing the pre-existing salt water pipes running throughout Atlantic City, this pool is used for rejuvination.\
the warm seaweed water removes toxins from the body
snail facials are popular treatments in South Korea as research has shown snail farmers’ hands are softer and heal faster
inspiration: porcelain sculpture by Nuala O’Donovan inspired floor plan
bioluminescent salt water pool where swimmers glow & detoxify
PETRI DISH (P-DISH)
P-DISH located near SYLAR’s lobby expanding upon the casino food buffet model, P-dish offers meals concocted through a variety of techniques instead of offering food according to nationality, porcelain structures stemming from the ground and growing to the ceiling display foods according to method of production, i.e. 3-D printed food, hydroponic herbal gardens or flavor infused gases
foods available: »» »» »» »» »» »»
molecular mixology bar flavor infused gas bar bioluminescent food hydroponic herbal garden liquid test tube food 3-D printed food
PARSONS POETRY READING ROOM
a. longitudinal section
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reception with 15 sq. ft. storage 2 computer catalogue ctations 15 ft of periodicals group studying with audio individual studying recording booth 80 linear ft. of archive capable of accomodating 25-30 people for live poetry reading
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b. cross section
private study
group study lecture
reception recording
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5’
15’
35’
1. north elevation
2. east elevation
3. south elevation
4. west elevation
COLOR THEORY
the painting’s colors inspired the origami lotus flowers
IES NYC: A SOFT TOUCH COMPETITION
create a light that simulates a tactile sensation
WATER INSPIRATION: coral reef OBJECTIVE: achieve water light effect DESIGN: cool blue LED light reflects and refracts on mylar within lamp and shines through hand cut coral pattern
NEST INSPIRATION: branch photograph OBJECTIVE: achieve soft & hard light DESIGN: warm incandescent bulbs placed within cracked eggs create a warm glow while the wooden shards creates sharp shadows
HAND QUALITY
marker and pencil
master studies pencil
Mariel Levine Mariel.Levine@gmail 973.479.9969