“Mind the Gap”. We hear this as we enter and exit the subway or other mass transit systems. This simple phrase reminds us to look down as means to protect us from having a very bad day. It is this same concept that I am applying to this site. To look down, to build smaller than the surrounding buildings, to break away from the rigid block forms, to be expressive of this location and its unique program. My original feeling at the site is break away from the current built fabric and place a green circular building. However with better judgment and the numerous difficulties found with placing programs into circular buildings, I have dissected the site and identified unique intended moments that respond to the program, the immediate site and the greater vicinity.
1a- Site Analysis- response to the region as a whole 2a- Building Fabric- response to site specifically 3a- Site Layout – identifying the site parameters 4a- Program Analysis-how people intend to fill the site 5a- Site Opportunities -unique moments at this site 6a- Design Response – putting it all together 7a- Elevations