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CHINA -- /DESIGN/newswire -- Oct 09, 2023
The Folding Boat project, designed by xuechen chen, is a multifunctional space located along the shore of the Harlem River, serving as a rowing facility for the community college, a small library, and a museum dedicated to sport rowing. The project draws inspiration from the site's unique topography, using folding in design to echo its slopes and enhance aesthetics. The folded metal roof blends spaces, respecting historical context and urban landscape.
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The Folding Boat, located along the shore of the Harlem River, is a multifunctional space serving as a rowing facility for the community college, a small library, and a museum dedicated to sport rowing. Featuring a folded metal roof, this structure defines its interior space by seamlessly blending walls into ceilings. Positioned at the convergence of historical and modern districts, the meticulous placement of elements respects programs, circulation, and the urban landscape.
The project's inspiration stems from the unique topography of the site, characterized by varying slopes. This distinctive landscape presents an opportunity to mimic and enhance the site's features through the use of folding in the design. The folded elements not only echo the site's topography but also contribute to the project's special aesthetic qualities.
The Folding Boat project draws inspiration from the site's unique topography, using folding in design to echo its slopes and enhance aesthetics. Located along the Harlem River, it's a rowing facility, small library, and sport museum. The folded metal roof blends spaces, respecting historical context and urban landscape. This research explores folding's integration in various scales, programs, and experiences, enhancing architectural aesthetics and functionality.
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CHINA -- /DESIGN/newswire -- Nov 11, 2023
The Museum of Uncertainty at La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles is a celebration of the site's rich history, blending modern architecture with prehistoric elements to offer an immersive experience for visitors.
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