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Joe-Hynn Yang

Joe-Hynn Yang

New York, NY, US

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5F Guest Lobby, Lounge
5F Guest Lobby, Lounge
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The Crucible: Global Affairs Center and Secular Monastery (Hospitality)

Adaptive re-use of derelict 1950s standard-model incineration plant scheduled for demolition on NYC waterfront opposite The Standard Hotel & Whitney Museum of Art. Essentially an escapist hospitality resort combined with sacred architecture to create a program of monastic retreat from the chaos of the city, global affairs and governance conference facility (in line with Berggruen Institute, for the meeting of world diplomats and thought leaders between East and West), and public outreach at the lower floors, with art gallery, auditorium and fine-dining restaurant.

Thesis Project: 140,000 sq.ft. featuring 6 floors with two roof greenspaces, internal waterfall staircase, and oculus-lit sanctuary hall. 32 keys, with standard rooms, and 3 suite layouts. Conference & business center amenities, spa/ meditation rooms, library and retail shop.

 
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Status: School Project
Location: Gansevoort Destructor Plant, Pier 53, New York, New York
My Role: Interior Designer, Renderer, Space Planner

 
1F Main Lobby, Initial entry view
1F Main Lobby, Initial entry view
1F Main Lobby, Reception Desk
1F Main Lobby, Reception Desk
1F Main Lobby, Transverse view to Auditorium
1F Main Lobby, Transverse view to Auditorium
Auditorium, Upper Level
Auditorium, Upper Level
2F Sanctuary Hall, Worm's Eye view to Oculus Roof
2F Sanctuary Hall, Worm's Eye view to Oculus Roof
1F/2F Formal Dining: 'FORGE Restaurant'
1F/2F Formal Dining: "FORGE Restaurant"
1F/2F Formal Dining: 'FORGE Restaurant'
1F/2F Formal Dining: "FORGE Restaurant"
1F Grand Stair & Waterfall
1F Grand Stair & Waterfall
2F Grand Stair & Waterfall, Transverse view
2F Grand Stair & Waterfall, Transverse view
3F Governance Center, Cafeteria & view of Waterfall source
3F Governance Center, Cafeteria & view of Waterfall source
3F Governance Center, Large Conference Room
3F Governance Center, Large Conference Room
3F Governance Center, Cafeteria
3F Governance Center, Cafeteria
3F Governance Center, transition & waiting areas
3F Governance Center, transition & waiting areas
5F Guest Lobby, Cafe
5F Guest Lobby, Cafe
5F Guest Lobby Reception
5F Guest Lobby Reception
6F Roof Garden, view West to NJ
6F Roof Garden, view West to NJ