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Craft Components Concept

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Perspective collage illustrating the relationship between the ININ housing infill with adjacent park and public spaces

Perspective collage illustrating the relationship between the ININ housing infill with adjacent park and public spaces

Perspective collage illustrating the relationship between the ININ housing infill with adjacent park and public spaces

Perspective collage illustrating the relationship between the ININ housing infill with adjacent park and public spaces

Overall plan and elevation drawings of the Meta-Bench seating system showing possible uses and variations

Overall plan and elevation drawings of the Meta-Bench seating system showing possible uses and variations

Overall plan and elevation drawings of the Meta-Bench seating system showing possible uses and variations

Overall plan and elevation drawings of the Meta-Bench seating system showing possible uses and variations

Perspective of the informal performance stage positioned between the open space of the radio station and YELE studio

Perspective of the informal performance stage positioned between the open space of the radio station and YELE studio

Perspective of the informal performance stage positioned between the open space of the radio station and YELE studio

Perspective of the informal performance stage positioned between the open space of the radio station and YELE studio

Plan and massing diagrams showing the expansion of the YELE studio public space deck during the final phase of construction

Plan and massing diagrams showing the expansion of the YELE studio public space deck during the final phase of construction

Plan and massing diagrams showing the expansion of the YELE studio public space deck during the final phase of construction

Plan and massing diagrams showing the expansion of the YELE studio public space deck during the final phase of construction

Paired elevation and section drawings of the double roof school structures

Paired elevation and section drawings of the double roof school structures

Paired elevation and section drawings of the double roof school structures

Paired elevation and section drawings of the double roof school structures

Diagram detail of the lower Meta-Bench seating frame and the drop-in seating shells

Diagram detail of the lower Meta-Bench seating frame and the drop-in seating shells

Diagram detail of the lower Meta-Bench seating frame and the drop-in seating shells

Diagram detail of the lower Meta-Bench seating frame and the drop-in seating shells

Perspective through the dense vegetation of UI of one of the nine housing and study towers embedded in the landscape

Perspective through the dense vegetation of UI of one of the nine housing and study towers embedded in the landscape

Perspective through the dense vegetation of UI of one of the nine housing and study towers embedded in the landscape

Perspective through the dense vegetation of UI of one of the nine housing and study towers embedded in the landscape

An overall example of a grouped and overlapping Meta-Bench system hosting seating for many different people

An overall example of a grouped and overlapping Meta-Bench system hosting seating for many different people

An overall example of a grouped and overlapping Meta-Bench system hosting seating for many different people

An overall example of a grouped and overlapping Meta-Bench system hosting seating for many different people

Diagram showing the potential ININ infill housing massing along Park Avenue based on the 1916 NYC Zoning Resolution

Diagram showing the potential ININ infill housing massing along Park Avenue based on the 1916 NYC Zoning Resolution

Diagram showing the potential ININ infill housing massing along Park Avenue based on the 1916 NYC Zoning Resolution

Diagram showing the potential ININ infill housing massing along Park Avenue based on the 1916 NYC Zoning Resolution

Diagram showing the construction methods and components within the MICROGROVE housing system of 3D printing aquatic homes

Diagram showing the construction methods and components within the MICROGROVE housing system of 3D printing aquatic homes

Diagram showing the construction methods and components within the MICROGROVE housing system of 3D printing aquatic homes

Diagram showing the construction methods and components within the MICROGROVE housing system of 3D printing aquatic homes

Plan and massing drawings of Phase 2 of YELE including the first studio, recording booth, and reception area

Plan and massing drawings of Phase 2 of YELE including the first studio, recording booth, and reception area

Plan and massing drawings of Phase 2 of YELE including the first studio, recording booth, and reception area

Plan and massing drawings of Phase 2 of YELE including the first studio, recording booth, and reception area

Perspective of Park Avenue at Midtown with ININ infill housing massing located within the center median

Perspective of Park Avenue at Midtown with ININ infill housing massing located within the center median

Perspective of Park Avenue at Midtown with ININ infill housing massing located within the center median

Perspective of Park Avenue at Midtown with ININ infill housing massing located within the center median

Series of diagrams explaining the functioning of the school complex

Series of diagrams explaining the functioning of the school complex

Series of diagrams explaining the functioning of the school complex

Series of diagrams explaining the functioning of the school complex

Diagram of the various types of forms that the FWISP system can form for Winter Station events

Diagram of the various types of forms that the FWISP system can form for Winter Station events

Diagram of the various types of forms that the FWISP system can form for Winter Station events

Diagram of the various types of forms that the FWISP system can form for Winter Station events

Plan drawings of the various functions of the lower floors of the infill ININ proposal along Park Avenue in Manhattan

Plan drawings of the various functions of the lower floors of the infill ININ proposal along Park Avenue in Manhattan

Plan drawings of the various functions of the lower floors of the infill ININ proposal along Park Avenue in Manhattan

Plan drawings of the various functions of the lower floors of the infill ININ proposal along Park Avenue in Manhattan

Series of varied road sections along Park Avenue with infill ININ housing massings possible under the NYC zoning code

Series of varied road sections along Park Avenue with infill ININ housing massings possible under the NYC zoning code

Series of varied road sections along Park Avenue with infill ININ housing massings possible under the NYC zoning code

Series of varied road sections along Park Avenue with infill ININ housing massings possible under the NYC zoning code

Reading rooms are places where students can find their own space to learn alone or in groups

Reading rooms are places where students can find their own space to learn alone or in groups

Reading rooms are places where students can find their own space to learn alone or in groups

Reading rooms are places where students can find their own space to learn alone or in groups

Drawing showing the various modular components for each of the phases of construction of the YELE studios

Drawing showing the various modular components for each of the phases of construction of the YELE studios

Drawing showing the various modular components for each of the phases of construction of the YELE studios

Drawing showing the various modular components for each of the phases of construction of the YELE studios

Perspective of researchers studying the permaculture aquatic plants and algae growth farming integrated

Perspective of researchers studying the permaculture aquatic plants and algae growth farming integrated

Perspective of researchers studying the permaculture aquatic plants and algae growth farming integrated

Perspective of researchers studying the permaculture aquatic plants and algae growth farming integrated

Perspective view showing playgrounds and blended indoor-outdoor learning

Perspective view showing playgrounds and blended indoor-outdoor learning

Perspective view showing playgrounds and blended indoor-outdoor learning

Perspective view showing playgrounds and blended indoor-outdoor learning

A single example of two Meta-Bench seats inserted into a three-base framework

A single example of two Meta-Bench seats inserted into a three-base framework

A single example of two Meta-Bench seats inserted into a three-base framework

A single example of two Meta-Bench seats inserted into a three-base framework

Aerial rendering of the FWISP Winter Station pavilion on the snowy beach

Aerial rendering of the FWISP Winter Station pavilion on the snowy beach

Aerial rendering of the FWISP Winter Station pavilion on the snowy beach

Aerial rendering of the FWISP Winter Station pavilion on the snowy beach

Sectional drawings of the current infrastructural uses of Park Avenue that result in the underutilized spaces used by ININ

Sectional drawings of the current infrastructural uses of Park Avenue that result in the underutilized spaces used by ININ

Sectional drawings of the current infrastructural uses of Park Avenue that result in the underutilized spaces used by ININ

Sectional drawings of the current infrastructural uses of Park Avenue that result in the underutilized spaces used by ININ

Wall section of a typical earthbag wall used for the classroom spaces

Wall section of a typical earthbag wall used for the classroom spaces

Wall section of a typical earthbag wall used for the classroom spaces

Wall section of a typical earthbag wall used for the classroom spaces

Axonometric diagram of the various components of the MICROGROVE 3D printed house unit with attached gangway and interior

Axonometric diagram of the various components of the MICROGROVE 3D printed house unit with attached gangway and interior

Axonometric diagram of the various components of the MICROGROVE 3D printed house unit with attached gangway and interior

Axonometric diagram of the various components of the MICROGROVE 3D printed house unit with attached gangway and interior

Concept diagram of the ‘Meatball’ geometry from singular chairs to overlapping organic seating forms

Concept diagram of the ‘Meatball’ geometry from singular chairs to overlapping organic seating forms

Concept diagram of the ‘Meatball’ geometry from singular chairs to overlapping organic seating forms

Concept diagram of the ‘Meatball’ geometry from singular chairs to overlapping organic seating forms

Site plan showing the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community off-shore within the Biscayne Bay National Park

Site plan showing the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community off-shore within the Biscayne Bay National Park

Site plan showing the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community off-shore within the Biscayne Bay National Park

Site plan showing the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community off-shore within the Biscayne Bay National Park

Perspective below the UTO in the new urban beach of the courtyard at MoMA PS1

Perspective below the UTO in the new urban beach of the courtyard at MoMA PS1

Perspective below the UTO in the new urban beach of the courtyard at MoMA PS1

Perspective below the UTO in the new urban beach of the courtyard at MoMA PS1

Infill ININ section through the Bronx showing the possibility of splitting the linear infrastructure into multiple massings

Infill ININ section through the Bronx showing the possibility of splitting the linear infrastructure into multiple massings

Infill ININ section through the Bronx showing the possibility of splitting the linear infrastructure into multiple massings

Infill ININ section through the Bronx showing the possibility of splitting the linear infrastructure into multiple massings

The arrival platform and orchard welcoming students to the school

The arrival platform and orchard welcoming students to the school

The arrival platform and orchard welcoming students to the school

The arrival platform and orchard welcoming students to the school

Elevation drawing of the FW:ISP system in a typical Winter Station configuration with people and plants

Elevation drawing of the FW:ISP system in a typical Winter Station configuration with people and plants

Elevation drawing of the FW:ISP system in a typical Winter Station configuration with people and plants

Elevation drawing of the FW:ISP system in a typical Winter Station configuration with people and plants

Scaled model of the entire assembly of the FWISP Winter Station pavilion

Scaled model of the entire assembly of the FWISP Winter Station pavilion

Scaled model of the entire assembly of the FWISP Winter Station pavilion

Scaled model of the entire assembly of the FWISP Winter Station pavilion

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Nepal School Project

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Nepal Craft School - Finalist

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Nepal School Project

MICROGROVE Housing - Finalist

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3D Printed Microhome Community

MoMA PS1 YAP - Nominee

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Young Architects Program (2019)

University Island - Finalist

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Young Architects Competitions

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