This block is particularly unique based on its different typology. It is located in an area that’s vastly commercial. Recently this block has incorporated a high rise hotel and a commercial building giving this block different building height.
This center for Jewish History does something that no other lots do around them. Even in a dense area as the Flatiron with tall towers, they were still able to create a private space in the back. Doing so, allows … Continue reading
During my research on residential blocks I noticed that half of the lot size becomes the yard and about 9-10ft becomes the front yard which around 40% ends ups being the building area.
During my study of a Williamsburg block I noticed the huge variation of building typologies. Then with a little research I realized recently they rezoned the water front of Williamsburg to a mix-use community. Williamsburg has it own zoning … Continue reading
West Broadway: Street sections of 3 areas at the start end and middle each with different Street To building Ratios. This brief look of West Broadway shows the drastically different faces a street can have.
This street section represents two conditions of Prospect Park West. The first condition is where the residential building is only 3 stories tall with a front yard setback. The second condition shows residential building with 7 stories and a small setback … Continue reading
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This is Staten Island Whitehall Ferry Terminal. It is located South from the Battery Park in Manhattan, NY, and it is adjacent to it. FDR drive leads straight to it from the East. Bus stop and subway station exchange about … Continue reading
Here is the list of typology studies we explored in studio today. Please reply to this post and add your study for everyone to access. Please also add a lessons learned reflection to your post. Streets: Cindy, Nita, Harold, Javier … Continue reading
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