Saturday, 12 November 2011

Figure Ground Inversion [precedent]

In their master plan for new york 2106, Terreform One propose an inversion of figure and ground to create a city that is self-sufficient.


















Here I have taken the same idea and applied it to a typical block in the Southern Gateway, except there is the additional factor of temporary occupation weaved into it.  The idea is that the area is car free, and the green productive space works simultaneously as public space and as productive green space.  I don't think I am proposing this as a final solution, but rather just a diagram of how a process can transform the urban fabric.  Let me have your thoughts!

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1 comment:

  1. Yea its good to have a precedent. I think we should adopt the same strategy but not term the space as green productive space. I think our plan should evolve so it adopts the cradle to cradle principles wherever possible but dosent become an allotment city or anything like that.

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