Primitive
A primitive mass is extruded from the footprint of the block to a height of 270m.
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Subtraction
Separation of the divided elements into those to be subtracted (space) and those to be residual (form) In order to maximise the density of the development, the volume of form to be removed is minimised.
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Horizontal distribution
Publicly accessible floors are defined at predetermined levels providing horizontal distribution as well as commercial and servicing accommodation.
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Stratification
Insertion of the public ‘planes’ converts the residual towers into stratified forms.
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Reduction
To promote the admission of light and air into the centre of the plan, the towers are selectively reduced in height.
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Circulation
Vertical circulation cores connecting into the accessible levels.
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Connectivity
Horizontal connections erode the autonomy of each tower.
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Articulation
Even though the development is perceived as a cluster of towers, each of these vertical forms is comprised of the residual elements of the seven longitudinal strips.
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Extension
It is suggested that, through the piecemeal development of adjacent blocks, the accessible levels could be extended. Their multiplication evokes spatial qualities characteristic of ‘traditional’ urban structures.
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Redefinition
By means of their intersection with the circulation levels, the towers are redefined as volumes of accommodation extending between consecutive planes. Each separate section is, in effect, carved out of the tower and assimilated with the elements of other towers located in the space between the same two planes; the vertical forms thereby assume horizontal relations. This division also suggests the possibility that the towers could absorb multiple programmes of use, each section accessed from the plane above or below it.
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Slicing
The mass is dissected into longitudinal and lateral slices.
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Site
A single block site is defined from W23rd to W24th streets and 6th to 7th avenues. Single ownership of the entire block is assumed. The project continues the theme of high density development using the subtractive method. It also explores the possibility of connectivity between adjacent developments.
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