Sunnyside Yard
Weaving together an urban grid severed by rail infrastructure, our scheme creates a new community of inclusion.
The global pandemic has accelerated the discussion on what defines “Community”. The immediate effect to our cities imposes strict requirements for enhanced distancing and the need to remain in a suspended isolation from our neighbors.
Central to any discussion on what defines community is the ability to provide affordable housing for all. Our scheme creates an all-inclusive new affordable housing hub over the existing rail sidings at Sunnyside Yard - Queens, NY. Our vision is for a community wrapped in series of public gathering spaces of varying scale where residents can meet/ greet, promenade and engage with the wider Queens communities.
The scheme explores; increased unit floor area creating in-unit work/schooling space and provides exterior balcony space. Amenity levels provide; incubator start-up office space, group work from home and vocational training. Tenant wellbeing is encouraged by performance/art/horticulture spaces within the semi podium garden.
Date: 2021
Location: Queens, NY
Status: ongoing
