New York City is not the first location that comes to mind when thinking of the prime habitat for birds. Research indicates that approximately 90,000 to 200,000 birds flatline in flocks due to building collisions in New York City alone. Regulations have been implemented in respect to the reflective glazing in an attempt to reduce this decline, but unfortunately, this merely applies to new buildings - and not a viable solution with regards to the existing concrete fabric of New York City.

Inspired by the contrast between man and nature, manus vs machina, the design strives to mould a prototype for our inevitable future. Robin (placeholder name) is a functional intervention providing a sense of place, void of invasive intent towards its voyeur. The variation of space created provides for the vast variety of species that migrate through these vessels. The variation of space created provides for the vast variety of species that migrate through these margins, and the vessel embodies a place of dwelling with the dual-functionality of preventing further deaths through its simplicity in utilising the vertical expanse as its host

As rats get frowned upon in New York City, the same perception goes for the pigeons - both of which play a crucial role in nature. Pigeons - will live wherever they can. Just as A/C units barely hang out of the windows. Why cant bird homes apply the same - but what is the benefit? Bird mess on a sill you never see?