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Dylan Desiante

Dylan Desiante

New York, NY, US

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The site is located at 295 5th Avenue, currently occupied by a structure built in 1920 as a commercial office building.
The site is located at 295 5th Avenue, currently occupied by a structure built in 1920 as a commercial office building.
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Timber House

At the heart of New York City’s urban evolution stands a groundbreaking building dedicated to mass timber manufacturing. This architectural marvel serves as a hub for sustainable construction practices, catering to the city’s ever-growing demand for eco-friendly materials. The facility employs cutting-edge technology to transform locally sourced timber into precision-engineered mass timber components. Beyond its industrial function, the building itself is a testament to the aesthetic and structural potential of mass timber. This pioneering structure not only supplies the city with a renewable alternative to traditional building materials but also serves as a beacon of innovation, inspiring a new era of environmentally conscious architecture in the city.

 
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Status: School Project
Location: New York, NY, US
My Role: Individual Project

 
Atrium space / shaft allowing for cross ventilation and exhausting hot air through top. Logging trucks enter a truck elevator through the back of the building.
Atrium space / shaft allowing for cross ventilation and exhausting hot air through top. Logging trucks enter a truck elevator through the back of the building.
1/8” scale model (2’ x 2’ x 2’) showing circulation of wood throughout the building.
1/8” scale model (2’ x 2’ x 2’) showing circulation of wood throughout the building.