For many, a major downside to the prospect of high-rise living is the hotel-style culture that lacks the kind of geo-physical support group expected from a neighborhood. By vertically distributing semi-public green space, we can create such a community within the context of a tower.
The ability to expand and contract a particular domicile by minimally invasive methods would allow the neighborhood to evolve organically, fostering a community that can incrementally adapt to changing fashions, technologies, and demographic demands.
Status: Unbuilt
Location: Long Island City, NY, US
My Role: Senior Designer
Additional Credits: Designed with the team at HMD.