Apr 02, 2016
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Priscila Coli RochaBrazilian | 06-02-87
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
UDL - Urban Design LabKisumu Publication Spacial Strategies: Designing for Growth in Manyatta (current work)
Publisher and Designer: Developing diagrams, maps, final images; Writing essays.
Bronx Publication Activating Green Networks Along the Bronx RiverPublisher: Developing final images; Writing essays.
UDL - Urban Design Lab + Columbia School of Continuing EducationColumbia High School Program Sustainable Urbanization: New designs for Bronx
RiverInstructor: Elaborated lectures and didactic material
IA - Insite ArquitetosSlum Upgrading Project Morar Carioca - Favela Vila So Jorge
Developed: Diagnosis of the problems and potential uses of the area; Urban Development Plan; Preliminary Proposal focusing on infrastructure and housing
Coordinated: Conception, and deliverables of FVSJ Primary School; General deliverables; Mapping; Proposals on reports.
National Competition FIRJAN House of the Creative IndustryCoordinated: Conception, Contacting engineers and other professionals involved; Schematic and
Construction drawings; 3D Modeling; Drawings sets; Presentations; Final Images.National Program of Growth Acceleration PAC Favela Pedreira
Developed: Design of Social Housing; Studies for constructive typologies for self-build housing; Urban Development Plan; budget estimates for building materials; 3D Modeling; Final Images.
OA - Oficina de Arquitetos International Competition for the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Harbour
Collaborated: Urban Development Plan; Studies for Housing Typologies; Diagrams; Presentation; 3D modeling.
Archit. Junior2011-2013
Urban Designer 06/2014
Urban Designer 05/2014-Now
Internship 2011
Internship 2010-2011
SKILLS
English Fluent | French Fluent | Portuguese First Language | Spanish Read, Speak
GIS, Auto CAD, Rhino, Sketch up, Maya, VRay (Sketch up), After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Exell, Power Point, Word
Softwares
Languages
EDUCATION
Columbia University GSAPP Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design Advisor: Director Richard Plunz
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro UFRJ BA Architecture and Urban Planning GRADUATED WITH HONORS Advisor: Professor Guilherme Lassance
cole Superire dArchitecture de Paris Belleville ENSA-PB Academic Exchange
New York, US 2013-2014
Rio de Janeiro, BR 2005-2011
Paris, FR2009-2010
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AWARDS
FINALIST (expected final result September 2014) at the International Competition Mojdeh Baratloo Urban Urge Awards, category - Emerge Award, work entitled Re-entitling Women of Manyatta: Gender Inclusionary Development
SECOND PLACE at the National Competition for the FIRJAN Cultural Center of the Creative Industry, with Insite Arquitetos, work entitled CFIC - House of the Creative Industry
HONORABLE MENTION at the 50th Edition of Tomorrow Architects Prize organized by the Brazilian Architects Institute, individual work entitled MDL - Suburban Platforms
FIRST PLACE at the National Competition for the Occupation of the Pilotis Space, with the work entitled Mdulos + do mesmo
Architect2012
Urban Designer 2014
Student 2012
Student 2011
PUBLICATIONS PRESENTATIONS
Becoming Bionomic - Anchoring the regional demand, PUBLISHED at Alternative Futures for New Rochelle: the next generation live/work city, City of New Rchelle+GSAPP+Urban Design Lab.
Madulaques - Suburban Platforms, Final Thesis, PUBLISHED at AU Magazine, 477th edition, entitled Winners of the 50th Edition of Tomorrow Architects Prize. PRESENTED at StudioX Rio (International Workshop Madureira Urban Design)
Casa FIRJAN, Second Place at National Competition for the FIRJAN Cultural Center of the Creative Industry PUBLISHED at Projeto Magazine 568th edition
Mdulos + do mesmo, Winner of National Competition for the Occupation of the Pilotis Space, PUBLISHED at FAU Magazine, 3rd edition, entitled Reordering the Space Pilotis FAU: Winning project developed in technical office of the UFRJ Master Plan 2020. PRESENTED at UFRJ.
2014
2013
2012
2011
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Alternative Futures for New Rochelle: The Next Generation Live/Work City 2014.At Urban Design LAB. Advisor: Director Richard Plunz
Teacher Assistant StudioIII - Tree Densification Models Kisumu, Delhi, Medellin 2014. At GSAPP. Advisor: Director Richard Plunz
Architectures et Villes face la Mondialisation ; tudes sur le GRAND PARIS 2010. At ENSA-PB | IPRAUS. Advisor: Professor Alessia di Biase
Plan for Housing Rehabilitation - Downtown Rio de Janeiro 2010. At ReHab UFRJ, with PIBC Scholarship. Advisor: Director Mauro Santos
Sustainable Water Management in the Metropolitan Area of Rio de Janeiro 2008.At PROURB|FAU|UFRJ*, with CNPq Scholarship. Advisor: Professor Ana Lcia Brito
ResearchUFRJ BR
ResearchENSA-PB FR
TAGSAPP NY
ResearchGSAPP NY
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Re-entitling Women of Manyatta: Gender Inclusionary Development - Kisumu, KEFINALIST (expected final result September 2014)
Becoming Bionomic - Anchoring the regional demand - New Rochelle, USPUBLISHED at Alternative Futures for New Rochelle: The Next Generation Live/Work City
Ecological Output - Remmediating Environmental Injustice - East Harlem, US
STUDIO II2013
STUDIO IIII2014
GSAPP WORKS01
CFIC - House of the Creative Industry - Rio de Janeiro, BRSECOND PLACE at National Competition FIRJAN Creative Industry
Competition2012
PROFESSIONAL WORKS02
Final Tesis2011
Studio AI22010
Transporto - The 2016 Olympic Harbour - Rio de Janeiro, BRPRESENTED at StudioX Rio (International Workshop Made in Rio)
Madulaques - Suburban Platforms - Rio de Janeiro, BRHONORABLE MENTION at the 50th Edition of Tomorrow Architects Prize
UNDERGRADUATE WORKS03
Alternative Futures for New Rochelle: Next Generation Live/Work City - New York, USUrban Design Lab + City of New Rchelle + GSAPP
Sustainable Urbanization Course: New Designs for the Future City- Bronx, USUrban Design Lab + Columbia School of Continue Education
NR Publication2014
BX Course2014
UDL WORK04
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GSAPP WORKS2013 - 2014
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KONDELE MARKET CATALYSTCREATION OF WOMENS COLLECTIVE
Creation of womens collectiveIntensification & improving commercial
activities along Commercial StreetEstablishment of courtyard production
& support system
WOMENS ACTUAL DAILY CONDITION
Womens collective
Lack of time; less preparation; less inclusion; dependency
Work
Education
Personal Time
Family
Chores
2014 2020 20302016
FINALIST!!!
Mojdeh Baratloo Urban Urge Awards 2014(Expected final result September 2014)
http://www.urbanurge.org/#!projects/c21kz
COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR
RE-ENTITLING WOMEN OF MANYATTAGender Inclusionary Development
Within Kisumu we have observed that, as a result of little access
to formal jobs, women have carved out a formidable position for
themselves in the informal sector. Our research highlights these
women as the main driving force of the micro-economy, not only in
Kisumu, but more specifically in Manyatta, making them potential
and critical game changers for the socio-economic prosperity of
this sprawling informal settlement. Knowing that Manyatta will need
to respond to Kisumus expected urbanization, there is a critical
window of opportunity to guide this response. This can deal with
how the prevalent culture of Kisumu can begin to view women as
contributors to the local workforce. To empower women as the
agent of change, this project will emphasize the importance of
the scales and nature of social spaces, support typologies, and
constitutional policies that recognize and emphasize the socio-
economic identity of Manyatta.
We view the women of Manyatta as critical assets in the citys
development. By strengthening the relationship between women
and their occupation of open/social spaces, we envision a socio-
economic densification that will benefit Manyattas development
and that of Kisumu as a whole.
Women contributing to a better society
COURTYARD SUPPORT SYSTEM
WOMENS EXPECTED DAILY CONDITION
Managing the time Better opportunities; independency
Work
Education
Personal Time
Family
Chores
FORMAL ECONOMY
- Inclusionary Policy- Land transformation
- Collaboration- Social-economic Zone
INFORMAL ECONOMY
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DENSIFICATION
[...]
TEAM Priscila Coli, Juliana Azem, Nasim Amini, Sunjana Sridhar
Kisumu, KE - STUDIO III
1| ELABORATE A GENDER INCLUSIONARY DEVELOPMENT POLICY Bridge the gap between access to land by women
FOUR STRATEGIES
10% of the ground floor of new developments is owned and maintained by the WOMENS COLLECTIVE
2| FORM THE WOMENS COLLECTIVELand pool + Build infrastructure + connect social spaces
SEEDS ON COMMERCIAL CORRIDORWOMENS COLLECTIVEKONDELLE MARKET CATALYST
Build Assets
Disseminate Information
WOMENS COLLECTIVE
Women work force class
Womens collective
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3| SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONECommercial+Production+Support
Existing Proposed
INFRASTRUCTURE, TAX INCENTIVES, INCLUSIONARY POLICY
Public Space, Economic Growth, Space for Infrastructure
10% LAND GOVERNMENT + 10% WOMENS COLLECTIVE
Loans, Infrastructure, Legal Recognition
FUNDING
Interest, Property
ADMINISTRATE SPACE INCOME (SoCCs)
Collective Land ownership
4| LAND TRANSFORMATION Land pooling + Build infrastructure + connect social spaces
GOVERNMENT
LANDOWNERS
INVESTORS
Private spacesSemi private spaces
1 COMMERCIAL ZONE (main road)
- Reinforcing the commercial corridor
- Expand infrastructure
- Support social/community institutions
2 PRODUCTION ZONE (Courtyards)
- Secondary commercial corridor
- Promote production
- Extend commercial zones
3 SUPPORT ZONE (Interior)
- Interior sites
- Social activities
- Integrate economic / social activities
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3
Kondele market
Manyatta market
Kibos Rd
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FAVORABLE CONDITION LATTER IN TIME
Major Players
CONSOLIDATION OF SOCIAL SPACES
Identifying the pattern
Private spacesPublic Spaces Access
Paths
Semi private spaces
Existing Proposed
Land owners agree to collaborate
Womens Collective is Established
Government is involved
Open space is critical to the way Manyattas development is envisioned. To achieve the appropriate variety of social spaces, a framework of women-centric, form-based zoning has been proposed.
Social spaces are defined by family sizes and respond to the density of activity within them. The proposed building typology corresponds to the
TESTING SITE
characteristics of the nearby road. The development of the ground space responds to activities and facilities that are twofold, focused both on the enhancement of economic productivity and on the full integration with family activities. For example, one combination of the form-based zoning framework which uses a double commercial + residential production
+ large courtyard provides the Collective with spaces to add value to their raw products. The production spaces are complemented by support facilities such as storage spaces and easy access both to distribution and selling. A proportion of the ground floor development also caters to facilities such as day-care centers or learning spaces for children.
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Unit Size Multiple combinations
6m
2,5m
PS Public Space CR Commercial Road DC Double Commercial
Shading and sitting area, commerce and services on the ground level around it
Bike lane 1,5m | Sidewalk 5m Buildings 2m setback
Large mix use buildings can have double frontage
CC Commercial Courtyard SR Secondary Road SC Single Commercial
Courtyard should allow of temporary and commercial activities - minimum width 15m
Bike lane 1,5m | Sidewalk 3m Buildings 2m setback
Mix use expansion to the courtyard Arcade facing the streets
LC Large Courtyard PS Pedestrian Street RP Residential Production
24-44 families = Courtyard 15% build areaExpansion - up to 18m2
Sidewalk 3m Buildings 2m setback
Production or support areas open to the courtyard
SC Small Courtyard PP Pedestrian Path RC Residential Courtyard
16-24 families = Courtyard 10% of areaExpansion - up to 18m2
Between compounds 4m minimum
In the ground level housing units can expand up to 3m
THE FRAMEWORK
Women and community centric Form Based Zoning
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Water tapsStorageDrainage System
COURTYARD SUPPORT SYSTEM
Support + Production System
Enhancing After School Learning
Facilities of Value Add
Business skill development
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Garbage collection Water collection tanksSolar panels
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Studios/shopsWalkways/space
for vendors
COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR
Economic Vitality
Expanding Market
Stations for different models of transportation
Store fronts and sidewalksshared by multiple business owners
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Drainage System Bike Lane
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PUBLISHED!!!
Alternative Futures for New Rochelle: The Next Generation Live/Work City 2014
http://www.urbandesignlab.columbia.edu/?pid=alternative_futures
BECOMING BIONOMICAnchoring the Regional Demand
New Rochelle holds the capacity to become a city with a vibrant
Downtown Area, but lacks a trigger to this development. In the
other hand, on the Regional Scale, innumerous Biotech related
institutions are seeking for a Biotech Research Park which needs
60ac. By Marring the demand and the assets that a city Like New
Rochelle has, strategic position on the regional scale, proximity with
transportation and availability of land, this project aims to introduce
a Biotech Research Park on the city.
Becoming Bionomics first create an anchor point, Multilevel Urban
Connector (MUC), which is located in the heart of the city, the T.O.D
Site. MUC will host programs will further support the future Biotech
Research Park, help the city to develop a vibrant Downtown Area
and trigger the development.
The project also plans to amplify the performance of existing
amenities like the train station and Parking Garage. This approach
will further create strategies that can guide future development and
contribute to a healthy urbanity.
QueensArdsley Park Science and Technology Center
College of New Rochelle
Iona College
Monteori Med Center
GreenburgResearch Park
LandmarkResearch Park
White PlantsNew YorkPresbiterian Hospital
Columbia Medical School
TEAM Priscila Coli, Jing Deng, Shirley Dolezal, Wagdy Moussa, Wen Wu
New Rochelle, US - STUDIO II
BUS+CA
RS
CARS
CARS
CARS
1ST PHASE - MUC
Build the MUC which will activate with the flow some buildings surrounding it. Ex: New Rock and Montefiori Hospital
1,720,000 sq ft of Office SpaceClassroom and Simulation Facilities60,000 sq ft of Retail and ServicesParking
920 commuter based parking spots8,611 sq ft Public Medical Treatment8,180 sq ft Retail and ServicesBus Terminal [Westchester County]Taxi stand / car rental
Transportation Hub and Biotech Facilities. Connections within New Rochelle and the Region
Created to receivecommunity events
NEW ROCHELLE MEDICAL EDUCATION CENTER
HYPER PERFORMATIVE PARKING
PLAZA CONNECTOR
CIVIC PLAZA
2ND PHASE - COMPLIMENT
Build the first phase of the Research Park and the Health Loop which will connect all the intervention from South to North.
3RD PHASE - REFURBISH
Build the second phase of the Research Park and begin to dissipate part of the programs within the city fabric.
MUC - MULTILEVEL URBAN CONNECTOR
LEGEND
Buildings activated
Intervention
Integrated Buildings
Past phase intervention
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BUS+CA
RS
CARS
CARS
CARS
1,200,000 sq ft of various Universities Administrative OfficesCentrally Scheduled classroomsTraining Facility10,000 sq ft of Retail and ServiceParking
Connects all the existing Healthy Care Business related
21,310 sq ft Temporary Programs
New Rochelle Showcase at National scale
Transportation Hub and Biotech FacilitiesConnections within New Rochelle and the Region
22,900 sq ft Retail
MULTILEVEL CONNECTOR PROGRAMS
SOCIAL UPGRADE
HEALTHY SOCIETY
Part
ners
Fund
ing
$$$
$$$
Research Park60 Acres
Healthy FacilitiesSpread within the EYE
Medical Education Center
Big Universities through STAR* Strategically Targeted Academic Research
Hospitals Related to Universities
National Biotech + Pharm Companies
Research CenterDeveloping Process Basic Research Final Product HousingStudents and Researchers Housing 50/30/20 Housing Program Retail + Service IncubatorsTrainee ProgramFree Treatment
GEN NY SIS PROGRAM*Generate Employment through NY State Science (Start Up Companies)
NYSBC*The NY Structural Biology Center
GOVERNEMENT OF NEW ROCHELLE
I-95
Met
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orth
Sta
keho
lder
s
ProgramsMultilevel Urban Connector
Pro
gram
s
REGIONAL RESEARCH OFFICES
HEALTHY LOOP
MULTI ACTIVITY SPACE
I-95 OUTDOOR
NEW ROCHELLE TRANSIT CENTER
LIVE-GROND AVALLON
MUC - FUNDING DIAGRAM
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HYPER PERFORMATIVE OBJECTS
Build on top Big Boxes
Open Parking SpacesInfield
Refurbishment Existing Vacant Buildings
INFIELD
CLINIC
OFFICE
+
Library
New
Roc
Clinic Health Loop
Multi Use
Vacant spots
STRATEGY - DISSEMINATION
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HYPER PERFORMATIVE OBJECTS
Build on top Big Boxes
Open Parking SpacesInfield
Refurbishment Existing Vacant Buildings
BUILD ON TOP
Existing buildings
HYPER PERFORMATIVE OBJECTS
Build on top Big Boxes
Open Parking SpacesInfield
Refurbishment Existing Vacant Buildings
REFURBISH
Under utilized spaces
Offices
+Offices
Health Loop
New Rock
Multi Use
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ECOLOGICAL OUTPUTRemmediating environmental injustice by producing energy
East Harlem presents itself as an environmentally unjust
neighborhood within New York City. This neighborhood presently
has 4 points of major air pollution and its exposed to co2 emissions
of the FDR drive, as well as C.S.O overflow in the East river.
We propose a combined remediation and production system,
established through and algae urban farm, which will treat the
environment in East Harlem and could ultimately be applied on
other environmentally unjust sites of the region.
Through the introduction of an trigger point this project aims to
attract investors and start the process of treatment of water and
air. This point is a research center/Algae Urban Farm to regenerate
the economic, social and ecological aspects within the site. This
approach will further create strategies that can dissipate in East
Harlem guiding future development and contribute to a healthy
urbanity.
TEAM Priscila Coli, Jing Deng, Shirley Dolezal, Wagdy Moussa, Wen Wu
http://msaudcolumbia.org/fall/2013/2013/12/13/becoming-bionomic/
East Harlem, US - STUDIO II
RESEARCH CENTER / ALGAE URBAN FARM
75,000 SQ FT OF RESEARCH SPACE
PARTNERS: GOVERNMENT AGENCIESNATIONAL LABS, PRIVATE INVESTMENT
35,000 SQ FT OF CLASSROOM AND EXHIBITION180,000 SQ FT OF OPEN PUBLIC SPACE
ACCESSIBLE ROOFTOPS
ELECTRICITY FROM ALGAE BIO PRODUCT
PROJECTED PARK AREA525 SQ FT OF ACTIVE PARK
VEHICLE CIRCULATION
EAST RIVER PROMENADE
RAIN GARDEN
LIGHT GARDEN
MEETING GARDEN
MEETING GARDEN
UNDERGROUND CSO TREATMENT
SWIMMING POOL
BASEBALL FIELD
STREET LIGHTS
COLLECTOR GARDEN
EAST 111TH ST FERRY STOP
Providing pollution remmediation and generating energy for a healthier East Harlem
CATALYST - EAST HARLEM RESEARCH CENTER / ALGAE FARM1ST PHASE - CATALYST
2ND PHASE - COMPLIMENT
3RD PHASE - REFURBISH
i
LEGEND
Community Garden & Vacant Lot
Parking Lot
Bioswale
Public Participation Art
Civic Gathering Area
Recycle
Seating
Vacant Building
Career Center
Buildings Surrounding Parking Lot
Algae Panel
Lighting Corridor
Lighting Corridor(Future)
Information + Way Finding Panel
Native Tree Groves
Street Lights
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RESEARCH CENTER / ALGAE URBAN FARM
75,000 SQ FT OF RESEARCH SPACE
PARTNERS: GOVERNMENT AGENCIESNATIONAL LABS, PRIVATE INVESTMENT
35,000 SQ FT OF CLASSROOM AND EXHIBITION180,000 SQ FT OF OPEN PUBLIC SPACE
ACCESSIBLE ROOFTOPS
ELECTRICITY FROM ALGAE BIO PRODUCT
PROJECTED PARK AREA525 SQ FT OF ACTIVE PARK
VEHICLE CIRCULATION
EAST RIVER PROMENADE
RAIN GARDEN
LIGHT GARDEN
MEETING GARDEN
MEETING GARDEN
UNDERGROUND CSO TREATMENT
SWIMMING POOL
BASEBALL FIELD
STREET LIGHTS
COLLECTOR GARDEN
EAST 111TH ST FERRY STOP
Fund
ings
$$$
Part
ners
Federal Funds----Energy Efficient-Conservation Block Grant $
How to remediate the pollutions ?Pollutions
ALGAE URBAN FARM RC
CSO TREATMENT SYSTEM
Air
Water
Training ProgramDirect Jobs
Indirect Jobs
Absorbtion of CO2
Treatment of CSO Overflow
Production & Selling of Energy
Sustainable Awareness
State Funds----Department of
Energy Grants $
NYC Funds----NYC Life
Sciences Fund $
Algae Projects PIS
National Labs: INL, PNNL, ANL
Industrial Partners
FDR Drive----NYC Parks and Recreation Department
EAST HARLEM RESEARCH CENTER - FUNDING DIAGRAM
Sta
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lder
sP
rogr
ams
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PUBLIC ART
RETENTION TANKTREATED WATER STORAGE
BIOLOGICAL TREATMENTUV TREATMENT
NUTRIENT REMOVAL SOLID REMOVAL
CSO MANAGEMENT ROOM
CSO TREATMENT PLANT
STREAT LIGHTS
Occupaying: 2.05 acresTreating: 16,000,000 gallons/day
RAIN GARDEN
LIGHT GARDEN
Aiding rain overflow
Activating night activity
Increasing participation
Soccer FieldEnhancing sport activityDeveloping physical health
Meeting Providing neighborhood congregation
Swimming PoolEnhancing sport activityDeveloping physical health
C02 COLLECTION+
FILTRATION
HARVEST
OFF SITE PRODUCTION
PRODUCTS
ENERGY
FUELS
COSMETICS
ENVIRONMENTALENGINEERING
ANIMAL FOOD
RECYCLED H2O
LABS
NUTRIENTS
SUN LIGHT
RECYCLED H2O
PHOTOBIOREACTOR+
FACADE PERFORMANCE
PHOTOBIOREACTOR+
FACADE PERFORMANCE
E.H UrbanAlgaeCO2CO2
EAST HARLEMURBAN ALGAE FARM
PARKEAST RIVER ACCESIBLE ROOF
EXHIBITIONLEARNING
FARM
FDR DRIVE JEFFERSON PARKEAST RIVER PROMENADE
TUNNEL
GALLERY TRAINING
PRODUCING 54,000 kwh/dayLIGHTING 9000 street lights
FILTERING 4,098 Co2/day
STRATEGIES THROUGH TIME
Integrating the urban fabric through social program and energy deployment.
POLLUTION POINTS
SURROUNDING BUILDINGS
COMPLIMENT
+
BUS STOP
TRANSIT STRUCTURES
REFURBISH
+
COMMUNITY GARDENS
ALGAE URBAN FARM
CATALYZE
+
Algae Panel Facade Attachment
Algae Panel Canopy Attachment
Algae Panel Bus Stop Attachment
Co2 Tube Collector-Filtrator
POLLUTION POINTS
SURROUNDING BUILDINGS
COMPLIMENT
+
BUS STOP
TRANSIT STRUCTURES
REFURBISH
+
COMMUNITY GARDENS
ALGAE URBAN FARM
CATALYZE
+
Algae Panel Facade Attachment
Algae Panel Canopy Attachment
Algae Panel Bus Stop Attachment
Co2 Tube Collector-Filtrator
POLLUTION POINTS
SURROUNDING BUILDINGS
COMPLIMENT
+
BUS STOP
TRANSIT STRUCTURES
REFURBISH
+
COMMUNITY GARDENS
ALGAE URBAN FARM
CATALYZE
+
Algae Panel Facade Attachment
Algae Panel Canopy Attachment
Algae Panel Bus Stop Attachment
Co2 Tube Collector-Filtrator
2013
Algae FarmResearch Center
Algae FuelLighting up 9000 Street Lights
Lighting upNYCHA Buildings
RemediateAir & Water Pollution
Produce EnergySelfsucient Building
2016
2020
2023
2043 Lighting upEast Harlem
EAST HARLEM RESEARCH CENTER / ALGAE URBAN FARMBridging the gap between East Harlem and its waterfront
ENGAGEMENTFoment Community participation
DISSEMINATION Apply the model in other areas
INDEPENDENCYEast Harlem streets lights out of the grid
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PUBLIC ART
RETENTION TANKTREATED WATER STORAGE
BIOLOGICAL TREATMENTUV TREATMENT
NUTRIENT REMOVAL SOLID REMOVAL
CSO MANAGEMENT ROOM
CSO TREATMENT PLANT
STREAT LIGHTS
Occupaying: 2.05 acresTreating: 16,000,000 gallons/day
RAIN GARDEN
LIGHT GARDEN
Aiding rain overflow
Activating night activity
Increasing participation
Soccer FieldEnhancing sport activityDeveloping physical health
Meeting Providing neighborhood congregation
Swimming PoolEnhancing sport activityDeveloping physical health
C02 COLLECTION+
FILTRATION
HARVEST
OFF SITE PRODUCTION
PRODUCTS
ENERGY
FUELS
COSMETICS
ENVIRONMENTALENGINEERING
ANIMAL FOOD
RECYCLED H2O
LABS
NUTRIENTS
SUN LIGHT
RECYCLED H2O
PHOTOBIOREACTOR+
FACADE PERFORMANCE
PHOTOBIOREACTOR+
FACADE PERFORMANCE
E.H UrbanAlgaeCO2CO2
EAST HARLEMURBAN ALGAE FARM
PARKEAST RIVER ACCESIBLE ROOF
EXHIBITIONLEARNING
FARM
FDR DRIVE JEFFERSON PARKEAST RIVER PROMENADE
TUNNEL
GALLERY TRAINING
PRODUCING 54,000 kwh/dayLIGHTING 9000 street lights
FILTERING 4,098 Co2/day
PROFESSIONAL WORKS2011 - 2012
02
SECOND PLACE!!!
National Competition FIRJAN Cultural Center of the Creative Industry 2012
http://www.insitearquitetos.com.br/pt-BR/projects/
casa-firjan-da-industria-criativa
House of the Creative Industry
TEAM Priscila Coli, Sara Vargues, Rodrigo Abbade
Rio de Janeiro, BR - FIRJAN Cultural Center of the Creative Industry
Located in a quite busy and high density neighborhood in Rio de
Janeiro, the site was understood as an oasis. It possessed a large
garden and small built-up areas. This asset was respected by
the project which incorporates the flow of the neighborhood and
donates part of the garden to the population. Like this CFIC creates
more than a public building but a public space.
The project had another premise, which was to work with pre
existences of the site, such as the historical buildings. The goal was
potentialize them and use them as catalyzers for the integration of
different pieces of the project.
The conservation and retrofitting of the Stable was an important
point for defining the structural and formal party building. It serves
as the composition axis for the artistic and cultural segment, it is
also and nodal point for the program by being the reception of the
building.
CFIC
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acesso principalCFIC
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acesso servioCFIC
acesso servio
acesso veculos
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acesso servio
PROGRAM
Roofing
Skins
2nd floor
1th floor
mezzanine
ground floor
1th basement
2nd basement
3rd basement
supporting in concrete
varies materials
+13,80m
+10,55m
+4,25m
+0,0m
Reception
Cultural segment
Administrative segment
Parking
Restaurant
Educational segment
Institutional segment
-3,65m
-6,90m
-10,00m
metal louvers
wire mesh
metallic structure
glass skin
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GROUND FLOOR
1ST FLOOR
2ND FLOOR
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NORTH FACADE
SOUTH FACADE
SECTION
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3rdmetal trusses rigth part
2ndscaffolding for temporary
placement of trusses
4thmetal trusses left part
1thconcrete pillars
6throofing
5thslabs on steel deck
7thconstruction of ground
floor
CONSTRUCTIVE SCHEME
MODEL - DONA MARIANA ST. MODEL - GUILHERMINA G. ST.
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MODEL - ROOFINNG
3rdmetal trusses rigth part
2ndscaffolding for temporary
placement of trusses
4thmetal trusses left part
1thconcrete pillars
6throofing
5thslabs on steel deck
7thconstruction of ground
floor
MODEL - GUILHERMINA G. ST.
UNDERGRADUATE WORK2010 - 2011
03
PRESENTED!!!
International Workshop Made in Rio at Studio X - 2010
TEAM Priscila Coli, Pedro Varella, Stelle Bordas
Rio de Janeiro, BR - STUDIO AI2
Designing the 2016 Olympic Harbour
Besides receiving vessels national, international, the Trans-Port
hosts other functions as the center of commercial and cultural hub
having an arena theater adjacent to a large public space for the city
dwellers.
The extension arm of the pier to the international harbour activity
creates a domesticated bay welcoming visitors and giving people
numerous and changing scenarios.
The outdoor building, which is the station, takes on the role with
his informative and attractive facade LEDs and its implementation
in porch. It acts as an articulator of flows from the various means of
transport that are there.
The project developed in the creation of Trans-Port system attached
to the buildings that make up the landscape of Maua Square - MAR,
A Noite, and RB1 - contribute in the development of metropolitan
character of the same.
TRANS-PORTO
INTERNACIONAL AIROPORT TOM JOBIM
AEROPORTO DOMSTICOS.DRUMONT
TERMINAL MARTIMO PIER MAU
PRAA MAU STATION
BARCAS P.XVBUS TERMINAL
100M
50M
10M
VENEZUELA
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matrix for future
water p
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outdoor b
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Mau square
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VLT/TR
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CARS
MONORAIL
MONORAIL
SHIPS
BOATS
BIKES
BIKES
FLOWS DIVISION
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estao praa Mauelevadores
bicicletrio
estao VLT
estao VLT
estao VLT
bicicletrio
estao praa Mauelevadores
estao praa Mauescadas
estao praa Mau
Museu de arte do Rio
projteo da perimetral
edifcio a Niote
centro cultural praa Mau
estao Hidroviria Pier Mau
comrcio
bilheteria
acesso ao parque
estao Hidroviria Pier Mau
Pier Mau
cinema praa Mau
edifcio RB1
alfandega
embarque
FLOW AND RESIDUAL SPACES
TREAD DESIGN
PERMANENT SPACES
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estao praa Mauelevadores
bicicletrio
estao VLT
estao VLT
estao VLT
bicicletrio
estao praa Mauelevadores
estao praa Mauescadas
estao praa Mauescadas
Museu de arte do Rio
projteo da perimetral
edifcio a Niote
centro cultural praa Mau
estao Hidroviria Pier Mau
comrcio
bilheteria
acesso ao parque
estao Hidroviria Pier Mau
Pier Mau
cinema praa Mau
edifcio RB1
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HONORABLE MENTION!!!
50th Tomorrow Architect Prizeat Brazilian Architects Institute 2011
http://www.iabrj.org.br/resultado-da-50-premiacao-anual-do-iab-rj
Madureira Suburban Platforms
The Suburban Platforms are parasites positioned on the railway
line and absorb the intense flow of people coming from the train
stations. Their main objective is the development of centralities by
providing subsidies for concentrate activities and in favor of an city
polycentric development.
They are formed from a module that together forms a system.
This system seat on the railway line beginning on the stations and
expands according to need.
Despite of being a generic System these structures are intended
adapt themselves to each environment where they are implemented.
Its modular spaces allows a wide variety of programs that may
change according to necessity of the sites.
The Suburban platforms are generating large opportunities for
development offering new vacant land within saturated suburban
areas. Further than creating new programs the Platforms offer the
possibility to connect existing buildings through its versatile system
of plugs.
MADULAQUES
INDIVIDUAL WORK
Rio de Janeiro, BR - FINAL THESIS
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THE SUBURB CAPITAL
Madureira is ranked as the main commercial center and regional structure also is a major inter modal integration areas of the city.
INTER BOUNDARIES
Suburban Neighborhood of consolidated urbanization divided into three areas by two rail lines which hinders the connection between its parts
1KM
1KM
2KM2KM 3KM3KM 1KM1KM
2KM
3 KM
Linha auxiliarCentral do BR
Linha principalDeodoro
Santa Cruz
Linha auxiliarParacambi
Belford Roxo
Linha Principal Central do BR
Avenida Suburbana
E. IntendenteMagalhes
Avenida Brasil
Linha 2Botafogo
Linha 2Pavuna
BRTAIG
BRTBarra Alvorada
Madureira Central
Praa Seca
Vila Valqueire Campinho Cascadura
Quintino Bocaiva
Pilares
Abolio
Osvaldo Cruz
Bento Ribeiro
Honrio Gurgel
Marechal Hermes
Guadalupe
Rocha Miranda
Coelho Neto
Colgio
Iraj
Vila da Penha
Vila Csmos
Vicente de Carvalho
Cavalcanti
Toms Coelho
Engenheiro Leal
Turiau
Vaz Lobo
CENTRALITIES OF CENTRAL
The most important suburban railway stations, are taken as starting points for formation of sprawl centralities.
THE THREE CENTERS OF RIO
As a case study for the implementation of the Platform was chosen the neighborhood of Madureira, nodal point between the downtown and the periphery.
BRT
L. Auxiliar
L. Principal
Linha 4
Madureira Central
Centro Central BR
Barra Alvorada
Santa Cruz3.150.000
Cmp. Grande4.410.000
Bangu3.056.000
Queimados4.821.000
Nova Iguau5.736.000
Madureira6.743.000
Eng. de Dentro3.134.000
Mier3.102.000
So Cristvo5.063.000
Duque de Caxias3.463.000
BRT
BRT
MercadoStation
MadureiraStation
Main Line
Convention Center
Conection with Parqu
Madureira
Public Librarypark rooftop terrace and
earthen road
Poupa Tempotaking advantage of the
huge influx of people at the station
Office buildingheadquarters of large
companies
Comercial Center"Plugged" on the platform
catwalkconnection; strengthening
trade routes gallery
Exhibition Hall
Offices
Cinema +Theatre
Conection with Mercado
Public School
Pocket parking
Auxilia
ry Line
CASE STUDY - PLATFORM 1
BRT
BRT
MercadoStation
Convention Center
Conection with Parqu
Madureira
Office buildingheadquarters of large
companies
Comercial Center"Plugged" on the platform
catwalkconnection; strengthening
trade routes gallery
Cinema +Theatre
Conection with Mercado
Auxilia
ry Line
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Vd. Negrode Lima
BRT
BRT
PLATFORM 1
+16.60 m
structural facade
skin
sheeds
+7.60 m
+0.00 m
railway line
BRT
flow of cars
parking
bus station
commercial
commercial
bus+taxi
save time
exhibition room
public library
BRT station
school
day care center
restaurant
sports
PROGRAM
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dual Blade of Aluzinc filled with polyurethane reducing the noise of the railway line on the sidewalk
sheeds enable the shading and also ventilation
SHEEDS STEEL + GLASS
STRUCTURAL SECTION
GALVANIZED STEEL SKIN
GALVANIZED STEEL BRISE
STRUCTURAL FACADE ++ VIERENDEEL BEAMSSTEEL DECK SLAB
skin serves as sun protection and at the same time allows the internal external eye contact, to be 1.5 m away from the faade ensures both lightness to the object but also left on sidewalks
this combination of typologies was made so that the platform could transpose the vain of railway line may reach until 35m
UDL RESEARCH WORK 2014 - Now
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ALTERNATIVE FUTURES FORNEW ROCHELLE THE NEXT GENERATION LIVE/WORK CITY
The Next Generation Live/Work City
ALTERNATIVE FUTURES FOR NEW ROCHELLE
Alternative Futures for New Rochelle: The Next Generation Live/
Work City is the culmination of two interdisciplinary design studios
at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
at Columbia University, representing the collective work of 73
graduate students and 16 faculty members. As well, we have
enjoyed the input of numerous professionals from New Rochelle
and the region. The Urban Design Lab at Columbias Earth Institute
has played an important role in defining the studios emphases and
in synthesizing the studios work into the format of this publication.
This report projects future development scenarios for New Rochelle
within the context of the New York City region and the greater context
of Long Island Sound. A diversity of possibilities is explored, but an
overriding concern engages the ecological considerations related to
New Rochelles unique position as a transportation hub on the edge
of the most urbanized estuary in North America. Representative
sociological and technical considerations associated with the urban
ecological strategies are evaluated.
This report offers alternative approaches to addressing development
challenges by fostering the growth of knowledge-based economies
in New Rochelle. The city should look inward, taking advantage of
its creative and intellectual local labor force in order to successfully
attract job creating industries to the downtown area. This approach
could transform New Rochelle from a mainly commuter community
into a thriving and resilient live-work city.
EDITOR AND DESIGNER
New Rochelle, US - UDL
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THE WATER EDGEThe water edge of New Rochelle, although seemingly local, connects to 600 contiguous miles of urbanized shoreline, joining it to other urban thriving economies and ecologies.
Moving Beyond Regional Networks:
Tapping into the Regional Economy
Introduction
Moving Forward
Technical Considerations
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123-142
143-182
183-184
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Growing Green Infrastructures:
Community, Habitat and Water
Reinventing New Rochelles Waterfront:
Access and Equity
Creating the Next Cultural Melting Pot:
Art as a Catalyst for Growth
Redeveloping Davids Island:
Energy, Ecology and Research
Creating Healthy Communities:
A Call for Inclusive Public Spaces.
Table of Contents
04 Theme 01 Project areas and their relationship to the citys future development clusters
03 Theme 01 Project areas and surrounding fabric
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storefronts are evidence of the citys economic stagnation. The following projects are rethinking current land use patterns and pro-posing different mixed function en-vironments. Based on the existing growing human capital base and local institutions in New Rochelle, the city has the potential to harbor and incentivize cluster economies such as biomedical, research and development, media, pharmaceuti-cal, education and the arts.In this section, projects engage with the following challenge: How can the city spatially transform in order to allow for these new inno-vative and complex urban players? These designs seek to improve existing infrastructure, by utilizing regional resources and capitaliz-ing on the economic opportunities embedded in the city.
The City of New Rochelle will not only host innovation and knowl-
edge economies, it will also become an innovative urban model
for other cities in the United States.
Talent Oriented Development, Dependencities and Becoming Bionomic aim to explore differ-ent approaches to Transit Ori-ented Development (T.O.D.) in the Northeastern Corridor. These proposals seek to understand knowledge within the same context as economy, using private-public interaction as a catalyst for devel-oping an infrastructure of talented thinkers and growing businesses. The following designs are not meant to be finalized renderings
of specific buildings or spaces; their purpose is to provoke a shift in thinking of and about the city. In the following chapter, the projects reveal the need to re-think the cur-rent suburban car-centric model of New Rochelle and rebrand it as a compact, innovative city within a regional network of transit oriented urban cores. The City of New Ro-chelle will not only host innovation and knowledge economies, it will also become an innovative urban model for other cities in the United States.
THE NEXT GENERATION LIVE/WORK CITYALTERNATIVE FUTURES FOR NEW ROCHELLE
PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATIONS01 i
LOCATION OF PROJECTS
01 Regional Education and Medical Resources
02 Education network along I-95
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According to the Regional Inno-vation Policy, there is a growing consensus among both academics and politicians that the innovation processes have a pronounced re-gional dimension and that the rel-evance of region-specific features for innovation processes is indeed increasing (2005). New Rochelle is part of a new generation of cities which are reexamining their role and shifting from suburban-com-muter communities into diverse, dynamic hubs of knowledge and capital. New Rochelle sits on the intersection of a very productive
region with a desire to collaborate and build a 21st century economy. Dozens of the nations top colleges and universities are connected via the Metro-North and Amtrak rail. Most of these are located along a five hour rail commute connecting New York City, Boston and Phila-
delphia. New Rochelle has organi-cally encountered the next frontier in suburban development. The constant influx of students has pre-sented the city with the opportunity of growth and inclusion within the knowledge based economy. According to Komninos, intelligent
New Rochelle is part of a new generation of cities which are
reexamining their role as suburban commuter communities into
diverse, dynamic hubs of knowledge and capital.
In the past decades, academics, city officials, social scientists and design professionals have noticed a shift in thinking about innovation and cities. Cities are beginning to transform into interconnected communities of knowledge, productivity, creativ-ity and innovation. The ability of cities to tap into the innovation economy is not a direct result of the creation of new knowledge and patents. It lies in the ability of the community to adopt new technologies, create a strong hu-man capital base and remain a flexible host to incoming indus-tries.
cities are defined as territories with a high capacity of learning and in-novation, which becomes embed-ded in the creativity of its popula-tion, their institutions of knowledge creation and their digital infra-structure for communication and knowledge management (2006). In recent years, New Rochelle has been unable to retain its student population - an educated, talented class of young individuals. It cur-rently suffers from a cycle known as brain drain where talented young entrepreneurs move where start-up incentives are provided and social connectivity is promot-ed. How then, does New Rochelle retain its graduates and young professionals?Many cities have opted to pro-mote urban regeneration strate-gies that focus on the return to downtown with a strong emphasis
To be at the leading edge of the in-novation economy implies having the capacity to expand and foster new industries and networks. The current planning regulations of New Rochelle, particularly in the downtown area, have resulted in a segregation of uses that goes against current planning practices for innovative cities. Overly regu-lated public spaces, proliferation of empty parking lots and vacant
on economic development strate-gies. However, many case studies show the importance of moving away from purely physical strate-gies of beautification of the public realm into the creation of places of interaction, which in turn transform traditional social networks and promote cultural diversity.
THE NEXT GENERATION LIVE/WORK CITYALTERNATIVE FUTURES FOR NEW ROCHELLE
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATIONS
01 Moving Beyond Local Networks:Tapping into the Regional Economy
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01 NR Transit Center: anchor point for all Biotech related Companies
NR Transit Center Offices Retail
Research Center Incubators Training Program
Medical Treatment Public Space Multistory Parking
74,907 SF 246,123 SF 53,505 SF
288,927 SF 74,907 SF 53,505 SF
42,804 SF 42,804 SF 192,618 SF
7% 23% 5%
27% 7% 5%
4% 4% 18%+21 22
Location/ T.O.D. Burling Lane TriangleTotal Project Area/ 60 ACRES (AC) Gross Building Area/ 1,070,100 SFStakeholders/ NR, Gen*NY*Sis Center for Excellence in Cancer Genomics & New York Structural Biology Center.
By marrying the demand of a Biotech Research Park on the regional scale with the advantages of New Rochelle, this project aims to create an anchor point for all biotech related companies and educational and medical institutions within the region. The first phase is the Multilevel
Urban Connector (MUC) which is strategically located in the major gap of the city, the T.O.D. Site which is also responsible for the connection between city and the region as major transportation hub. The MUC will link the disconnected parts of the city filling the gap caused by the Metro-
North and I-95. This project plans to amplify the performance of existing amenities like the train station and parking garage by tactically refurbishing and infilling them with new programs.
Holistically integrated with the new functions of New Rochelle Medical Education Center and the regional universities research offices this new
anchor will trigger development.By doing this the project aims to regenerate many economic and social elements in the city. This approach will further create strategies that can guide future development and contribute to a healthy urbanness.
This project aims to create an
anchor point for all biotech
related companies and
educational and medical
institutions in the region.
New Rochelle holds the capacity to become a city with a vibrant downtown area, but lacks the trigger for this development. Due to its strategic position in the region, proximity to transportation and availability of land, this project proposes a Biotech Research Park to the city
THE NEXT GENERATION LIVE/WORK CITYALTERNATIVE FUTURES FOR NEW ROCHELLE
Priscila Coli Rocha, Jing Deng, Shirely Dolezal, Wagdy Moussa and Wen Wu
1c Becoming Bionomic:Positioning New Rochelle to create a strong economic development
PROJECT BRIEF
SUMMARY
cBECOMING BIONOMIC
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The new health loop includes
a shuttle to connect all the
new and existing health care
related businesses.
01REGIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY
cNON-STOP GROUND FLOOR
The project also proposes a new Health Loop as a way to link and amplify the new developments relationship with the city. This shuttle system runs north-south, along North Avenue and New Rockwell Boulevard, to connect all the new, and existing health care related businesses,
which make up some of the largest employers in New Rochelle. In this way, the Health Loop establishes a network between the old and new major players in the city. Phase three sees the continued expansion of the biotech campus, as well as further activation and organic
growth of the city with incubator spaces, treatment facilities, and training programs that adjust the city to the new growing industry. This will create a city wide social upgrade and an overall healthy society.
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The second phase is the introduction of the first half of the research
campus, located in the available site, the Burling Triangle. When merging the biotech campus programs and city programs, mutual synergies can occur. New and introduced programs could grow organically into the urban
fabric and revitalize the downtown area. A framework of parasitic occupation introduces these programs through three distinct typologies of insertion: existing under utilized building surfaces, empty lots, and abandoned structures.
When merging the biotech
campus programs and city
with the NRC programs,
mutual synergies can occur.
MUC - MULTILEVEL URBAN CONNECTOR Establishes connections, triggers development
1ST PHASE: MULTILEVEL URBAN CONNECTOR 1,070,100 SFTransportation center and Medical educator center and Regional research offices
FINANCING SCHEME 1ST PHASEMUC: Transportation center and Medical educator center and Regional research offices
2ND PHASE: BIO RESEARCH PARK & HEALTHY LOOP 33 ACMontefiori Medical Center and Albert Einsten College research related
3RD PHASE: BIO RESEARCH PARK & REFURBISHMENT AND ADDITION 27 ACRegional institutions research related
IN-FILLEDEmpty Lots
REFURBISHMENTUnderutilized Building
BUILD ON TOPBuild on Existing Buildings
ANCHORING AND UNPACKING - INTERVENTIONSPHASES + FINANCINGc01
Building activatedIntegrated buildings and parkingActual intervention Last phase intervention
THE NEXT GENERATION LIVE/WORK CITYALTERNATIVE FUTURES FOR NEW ROCHELLE
Hunts Point Landing
Located along the intersection of the Bronx and East Rivers, this 1.5 acre park is a former brownfield site. The park offers panoramic views and a variety of water-based activities.
Soundview Park
This 205-acre park is located at the mouth of the Bronx River, constructed on top of a former landfill. Forty acres of the site were once open water, while 80 acres were part of a salt marsh.
Concrete Plant Park
Site of a concrete plant from the late 1940s through 1987. The renovated waterfront contains a canoe/kayak launch.
BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE STATION
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY STATION
DREXEL UNIVERSITY STATION
Soundview Park
This 205-acre park is located at the mouth of the Bronx River, constructed on top of a former landfill. Forty acres of the site were once open water, while 80 acres were part of a salt marsh.
BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE STATION
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY STATION
DREXEL UNIVERSITY STATION
Sustainable Urbanization Course
ACTIVATING GREEN NETWORKS ALONG THE BRONX RIVER
The work documented in this publication was produced by students
in Columbia Universitys School for Continuing Education Summer
High School Program Sustainable Urbanization: New Designs for
the Future City. The work was informed by an interdisciplinary
project funded by the National Science Foundation Coastal SEES
program*, and led by The Earth Institutes Urban Design Lab, to
develop and test a new framework for the next generation of high-
performance green infrastructure (GI) to mitigate the impacts of
urban coastal zone pollution. The project is using the Bronx River
Sewershed as a living test-bed.
The Summer High School students were charged with exploring
the potential role of GI in urban sustainability, broadly defined, as
well as intersections between green networks and communities
that are vital to the health of both. Working on three sites in the
Bronx, the students were then asked to propose design strategies
using a shipping container as a base form to activate their ideas
for new green networks along the river. The students worked in
teams and their final products were informed by lectures, site visits,
digital modeling instruction, directed research exercises and their
own creativity and talents.
We consider this work to be important to better understanding
the community aspects of maintaining urban ecological resilience.
Indeed, the success of high-performance green infrastructure will
be heavily indebted to social infrastructure; and what better way to
explore this question than through the eyes of high-school students,
who will be the stewards of our urban future.
EDITOR AND INSTRUCTOR
Bronx, US - UDL
http://ce.columbia.edu/high-school/nyc/junior-senior-courses/sustainable-urbanization
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The first site visit included tours of all three parks, hosted by Chief Educator
Damian Griffin and Elizabeth (Alex) Severino of the Bronx River Alliance.
Students worked in groups exploring their assigned sites for the first time.
Each student was tasked with identifying major issues within each park as
they recorded observations through photography, video, audio, material,
interviews with park users and sketches of the surrounding environment.
This was the first opportunity for students to observe activity within the
park during the day and also see how the park was able to interact with the
surrounding neighborhood.
The second site visit provided students an up-close look at the engineering
and design of green infrastructure powered through community workshops.
The class visited Rocking The Boat headquarters and met Founder and
Executive Director, Adam Green. Students explored green roofs, rain-
water gardens and collection cisterns with Nina Sander, Director of Public
Programs and Community Partnerships.
SITE VISIT 1: THREE PARKS
SITE VISIT 2: ROCKING THE BOAT