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How can creative repair strategies help us reconsider or “disrupt� existing waste streams? Broken or imperfect conditions are opportunities for renewal if we can change our attitudes. This project for the design of a facility for repair of donated goods aims to inspire and support a culture that values innovative strategies for renewal. Informed by research into material health, sustainable systems, t h e c u l t u re o f re p a i r, and the unique context o f t h e c o m m u n i t y, t h e proposal identifies objects or conditions in our surroundings that are damaged, unusable, or thought to be imperfectto develop unique strategies to reuse and reanimate m a t e r i a l s and objects back into our designed environment with new value. The p r o p o s a l a l s o considers the important role of interaction among the people in the community to further support the idea about renewal and social sustainability.
Original Condition -Missing Hook -Unable to Function
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Phase I -Adding a new hook [Found in offcut pile] -Return its function as a hanger
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The project began with identifying a repair strategy for a found, broken hanger which was transformed into something new by inserting a piece of offcut wood to connect the broken pieces. Offcuts are leftover parts that are usually not considered necessary or useful. By exposing and amplifying the broken part, the repair embraces the “imper fection”. From there, “of fcuts” are conceived conceptually as a strategy for renewal and materially as the primary building component.
-Split into Parts -Reassembled -Change in Direction -Raise in Value
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Site Context Undergoing rapid development, the Gowanus area of Brooklyn, N e w Yo r k , h a s b e e n a v i c t i m o f i n d u s t r i a l i z a t i o n s i n c e t h e 1 8 6 0 s with polluted waste from the factories along the Gowanus Canal.
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S k y lights that in tro duce n atur al light
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The program for the facility focuses on the workforce of the job training The “disruptive� programs inserted includes a donation center thriving on that collects gently used goods, a repair clinic that reactivates the goods discarded, and an exhibition gallery that raises awareness of the culture
and repair center. community support that are commonly of sustainability.
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Hostels have evolved globally as an economically accessible setting for cross-cultural exchange among travellers, with expanded amenities and growing networks among hostelling organizations. Located in Qena, Egypt, the natural geography and climate c o n d i t i o n o f t h e c i t y, t o g e t h e r with the material and form of the vernacular architecture i n f o r m t h e d e s i g n s t ra t e g y. In order to mitigate the extremely hot and dry weather c o n d i t i o n s , a p re c i o u s re s o u rc e - w a t e r, i s i n c o r p o ra t e d i n i t s different forms. The cooling m e c h a n i s m h e l p s a i r ve n t i l a t i o n and increases comfort for the users . Local cultural crafts are valued as well in order to give the travellers hands -on experience with traditional ceramics pottery wheel and s e r ve a s a p l e a s a n t m e d i t a t i n g activity to do in the hostel.
Group Project : Aastha Kotari | Erin Lutz | Jingjing Huang | Shreya Bhuraria | Yijin Wang | Zhuoxian Yu
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Due to the constraints of the hot desert climate in Egypt, the intention is to of fer peace and t ra n q u i l l i t y f o r b o t h t h e t ra ve l l e r s a n d t h e l o c a l s . T h e s o l u t i o n d e p e n d s o n a c o o l i n g s y s t e m t h a t utilizes dif ferent forms of water.
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T h e s t ra t e g y a i m s t o c e l e b ra t e n a t u re a n d d e s e r t l i v i n g . B y t u r n i n g t h e u nwe l c o m e o b s t a c l e i n t o a focal feature of natural beauty, the space delights and inspires international guests while of fering them life lessons about living as one with nature.
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Ta k i n g i n s p i r a t i o n f r o m t h e v a u l t a n d a r c h o f t h e e x i s t i n g b u i l d i n g e l e m e n t , t h e t h r e s h o l d c o n d i t i o n i s e m p h a s i z e d b y a r hy t h m i c a n d recurring conge motif that incorporates a series of cooling mechanism to ease the programmatic transition and bring comfor t. Outdoor spaces are valued. The garden ser ves as a space of continuity between interior and exterior, between groups and the individual.
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Designing and building a series of furniture that celebrates the nature of different species of wood and shows care down to the very detail. With an emphasis on natural materials, simple geometries and flexible fuctions, the design strives to creates lifestyle objects that inspire the senses and encourage mindful living.
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“Pi”blestool is a sculpturally-treated handcrafted side table made out of walnut and soft maple. All the pieces are sturdy when assembled yet easy to disassemble by hand to move around if needed. The top is removable and doubles as a tray that can be used on the sofa or in bed.
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The frame of Chair Caramel is made with Danish maple wood. The seat, back, and arm support is weaved with 170m paracord, mimicking the fluidity of melting caramel. With all planes at 90 degrees, the asymmetrical design is aimed to celebrate the beauty of inbalance and simplicity, with a touch of modern interpretation of the Scandinavian design heritage.
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The idea of the transformable spaces is meant for higher efficiency use of the space, reflecting the UN DISD’s ultimate goal in sustainability. In consideration of the wellness of people, the transformation of the panels is also aimed to blur the boundar y b e t we e n d i f f e re n t p ro g ra m s t o s t i m u l a t e s o c i a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n s . I n d i v i d u a l o f f i c e s are arranged along the perimeter, showing respect to the original site while the "boxes" sit in the middle, bringing up the dynamics of the space. the process of maintaining change in a balanced environment so that transformations are all in harmony and enhance both current and future potential to meet human needs and aspirations.
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In the iconic Pepsi-Cola Building located at 500 Park Ave, in Manhattan, this single-story workplace is for the offices of
the United Nations
Division for Inclusive Social Development. The Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) seeks to strengthen international cooperation for achieving social inclusion and the reduction of inequalities, by fostering effective policy impact and intensified global dialogue on social development issues. The office coordinates meetings and seminars and provides instruction and education to a variety of stakeholders at a local, national and international level. Structure h t t p s : / / w w w. s o m . c o m /c h i n a / p r o j e c t s / p e p s i - c o l a
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The open resource library could be merged into a conference room through sliding partition panel. The three individual classrom could be transformed into one large auditorium through pivoting panels.
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Home is the epitome of the family who lives in it.It is a fusion of their culture, personalities and living styles. A contemporary r e s i d e n c e i s designed for an inter -generational family that has a unique historical and cultural background. For such a dynamic family, the house is integrated with contemporar y living style and traditional Japanese culture. It is a permanent living testament to their roots that arouses tranquility and fluidity. The idea of fusion is reflected in many aspects: the fusion of programs and vibes generated by dif ferent lifestyles, the fusion of parallel spaces created by dif ferent levels of ver tical openings, and the fusion of light.
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Contemporar y, social, cultural and econ through a retail, with added community An ar tifact, a salvaged building compon concerning its conventional architectural to be reconstituted into a new building down to its spiritual guidance - trans They raise financial resources to suppor t donated items, such as clothing and house The design intends to bring people togeth not only in physical positions but also
nomic issues af fecting the built environment are addressed y ser vices, for a non-profit organization, Housing Works. nent, from Big Reuse is analyzed as a catalyst for design l context, relationship to the human body, and its potential system. Thinking of the door, the simplest concept comes i t ion, which is in consistent with Housing Works’ mission. the ser vices th ey provide through the sale of salvaged and ehold goods. Conceptually, it is a door that connects people. her by letting th em experience multiple faces of transition in visual focuses as people explore the four -stor y retail.
518 Hudson St, New York
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