Urban Redux - Adaptive Reuse

Light Manufacturing Commercial + Mixed Income Residential

This mixed-use Midtown development tests the City of Yes initiative which includes renovating the interiors of an existing building to reposition it into the neighborhood as an emerging source of economic growth and housing stability. This building encouraging pedestrian engagement and activity through transparent views of private industrial businesses and inviting outdoor green spaces inside. It offers affordable options for single individuals to multi-generational families. This fosters a vibrant, central hub for commerce, industrial, and community interaction.

A 3D wireframe model of a twisted, hollow column in the center with various platform outlines floating above and below it on a black background.
A modern, multi-story office building with a tiered design and glass windows, surrounded by cars and pedestrians, at sunset.
A diagram of a mixed-use skyscraper with labeled sections indicating residential units, commercial spaces, a roof bar, observation deck, outdoor seating, a public food court, exhibition space, and indoor green space, set against a city skyline.
Step-by-step architectural design process for a building, illustrating height determination, site floor placement, structural support integration, and envelope addition.
A series of conceptual diagrams illustrating different urban planning ideas, including private spaces, outdoor areas, and city layouts focusing on sustainability and community.
Architectural blueprint of a building roof plan with a green central landscaped area, black surrounding surface, and designated staircases, pathways, and parking spaces.
Indoor botanical garden with large trees, plants, and people walking and sitting in the space, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a glass ceiling.
Architectural floor plan of a building with a central courtyard featuring trees, surrounding rooms including offices and meeting areas, and a large open meeting space with tables and chairs.
A modern, futuristic airport interior with an escalator and various travelers. There are large windows letting in natural light and a counter labeled 'GREENCUP' off to the side.
Architectural floor plan of a building with multiple rooms, corridors, staircases, and annotations.