Site: 25 Washington Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn
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History of Dumbo, Brooklyn Ferry Terminal
http://www.shorpy.com/
1642 area is known as “Fulton Ferry” because of first ferry service across East River
Construction 55 Washington St. 1907
Construction of the Manhattan Bridge
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http://blog.westelm.com/
1850 Fulton Ferry becomes bustling industrial manufacturing center
1901 Gair2 is built, originally a factory for making paper boxes
Dumbo Historic District
1912 Manhattan Bridge is completed
1970s Developers convert neighborhood old warehouses into residential lofts and commerical spaces
http://www.brownstoner.com
1978 acronymn “DUMBO” is given to the neighborhood
2007 Dumbo section is designated the 90th historic disctrict in NYC
Research: Boxing and Unboxing
Concept Collage
Axon of Residence
Foyers Kitchen
Claire’s Room
Claire’s Play Area
Bicycle Storage
Library Library Family’s Shared Bathroom
Dining & Bar
Living Area
Flexible Guestroom
Guest bathroom
Christian and Christine’s room
Dressing Room Office Area
First Floor
Second Floor
Rendering A
Rendering B
Section A
Section A