COMMON CORNERS IN CROWN HEIGHTS
cooling station
service window
rechargable fans attached to existing fencing
perforated hose attached to existing fencing
locked for security when not in operation orange dyed lime plaster for low heat retention, material health, durability, and light refraction to optimize lights cast by passing cars
open to interior program and services
shares private infrastructure
surface to rest food and drinks on during interaction
matches and optimizes existing forms accommodates for self service
placed around hip height to allow folks to rest what they are carrying at stop lights
supported by post base
existing public infrastructure as a more intimate fixture
support hinges out from bottom of table
leans against lamp-post when not in use
fastened with metal strapping threaded though; keeps contents off the ground (away from critters and moisture) and allows for self service
fastened to based with chord and hinges to allow for safe storage when not in use
can be used as wrench to access water in under-serviced neighbourhoods and heat islands
fitted to hydrant cap
sloped form allows for easy dismount
secured to top of post
backing provides privacy between those at sidewalk level and in vehicles and ergonomic support for those seated, without compromising view of
varying step height and width provides a variety of seating/standing options as well as eating surfaces
encourages traffic to move outward and away from pedestrians at tight corners
lighting mimics residential interior effects -holistically lights passers by without casting harsh shadows
lateral support fixed between existing lamp-posts
where shade is not a concern but eaves are limited
surfaces at different orientations to work in tangent with existing building forms to shield sidewalk from rain, without compromising daylight exposure
vertical tension support
sidewalk shade shared cooking
shades sidewalk surface and curbsitters to reduce heat retained by concrete
high refractive effect of polycarbonate optimizes lights from passing cars
permeates building faces
keeps curb-sitters dry and away from hot asphalt during summer months
simple addition that can be added anywhere
induction cook top tied into street electricity
maintenace access
even lighting outwards to sidewalk
open storage accommodates for personal cookware use and encourages clean-up
parking-lot church
retractable guard allows for open-air use of structure as a room rather than stage
vented roof reduced temperature during warm months
storage for consistent programs amidst variety of uses
low heat retention of red colour reduces temperature in unconditioned space
pre-fabricated, easily acquired fixture
concave roof pushes hot air up and out
parking lot church shade
scrim material hung from structure, allows for shade without heat bubble effect
reduces parking disruption
coloured scrim produces a “stained glass effect” cast onto lot surfaces
private lot = possibility for consistent management
screw fastening allows for flexibility and conversion back into empty parking lot
bench of stories
parkette-ette seating
wraps around nature and existing infrastructure
high-back accommodates for seating, counter height surfaces, and ledges
lifting allows for water to pass under and keeps critters from forming habitats under the structure
can be built in stages and pieces to accommodate for grade changes
openings allow for allages use and access while venting the assembly to prevent hot air and moisture from accumulating
curved and orthogonal frame suggests design intention in almost any space
cohesive form suggests permanence without preventing mobility
low heat retaining colour
provides additional comfort to existing uses for neighbourhood infrastructure
solid elevated base prevents critter access
elevated cover provides intermediate surfaces for pedestrians, prevents elements from affects contents, and allows for open air venting
matches and optimizes existing forms
dyed lime plaster for low heat retention, material health, durability, and light refraction to optimize lights cast by passing cars
rain water tower service window
attached to existing eaves
translucent pipe over sidewalk allows pedestrians to view process and light to refract through infrastructure onto street surfaces
low heat retaining colour
publicly accessible
windows into tank allow for pedestrians to view process and unpredictable and playful interactions through infrastructure
seating against water tower uses water temperature for a cooling backrest
offset forms mimic light from occupied dwellings and programs
uses spaces in-between buildings as a fixture to create gentle luminescence
stackable seating signals permanence without affecting agency allows for seating to be reconfigured as surfaces for alternate programs
daylight access without compromising privacy
size and program doesn’t only acknowledge needs and neighbourhood values but utilizes it to stake a claim over space
counter height surface provides working surface for those inside and outside of the community garden
open structure maintains auditory connection to street
shelving allows for sharing of access (such as clippings, herbs, soils, pots)
extruded frame predicts and accommodates for playful uses
shelves are structural, transparent, and accessible - creating moments of domestic intimacy on public grounds
mesh siding allows for structure to function as a community board
75 D Polyester sheets allow daylight to pass through and refracts light outwards
orthangonal back ensures other parking is not affected
open side towards street for pedestrian safety
back surface programmed for play
lattice screen ensures privacy without compromising visual access fixed forms gesture permanence and formality
tiered display enhances structural durability and creates visual continuity from afar
form accepts a van or truck to back in for easy unloading of goods enables light to pass through structure
formalizes playful program and comforting motions
Lifted and performated structure allows for water to move beneath provides growing structure for neighbours
adjustable feet allow structure to hover, hug, and fasten to a variety of curbs
open air shade
self service for sharing of resources
moves the stoop from strictly private spaces
accomodates existing greenery
formalizes gestures residents are already making
smooth form allow for easy use for aging residents
easily acquired material that can be laid for fastened at anytime yet gestures permanence
retains new greenery while providing comfortable surface for temporary use
simple stacking of existing forms
extrudes infrastructure for existing program to accommodate sitting
doggy bag dispenser
can be staked into any soft scape
refillable and accessible
existing civil infrastructure used as fixture for neighborhood activities
games infrastructure can be staked in any soft scape
panoramic perch brings bird species into pedestrian view
multiple entries for birds allow for them to pop out and be observed undisturbed at many moments
catches rain water and allows for bird bathing away from ground plane
street stage
street kitchen
multiple elevations allows form to function as stage, seating, gathering
guides traffic away from curb edge
gentle lift of sidewalk enables intervention to be ADA accessible
lift existing sidewalk forms to mimic a stoop
water fountain
adjustable feet allow structure to hover, hug, and fasten to a variety of curbs
lifted to accommodate for movement of critters and water
community fridge finished to suggest formal acceptance
hooks for drying and temporary storage
Opens unused building face to bring parts of program to street front
space left work surface
tile allows for easy maintenance, reflects light from street
taps tied into existing infrastructure
