The Folding Boat Community Center by Xuechen Chen |
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| DESIGN NAME: The Folding Boat PRIMARY FUNCTION: Community Center INSPIRATION: 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. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 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, meticulous placement of elements respects programs, circulation, and the urban landscape. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: 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. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Unbult, Bronx, Newyork FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Architecture, Building and Structure Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: metal, glass and wood panel SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 18,000sf TAGS: culture, community center, wood, metal, concrete RESEARCH ABSTRACT: This research abstract explores the integration of folding as architectural elements across various scales, experiences, and programs within the context of the Rowing Boat project. Serving as a sport museum, rowing boat facility for a local college, and a community center for the neighborhood, the project examines how folding techniques can be applied to create dynamic spaces and functional designs. Through case studies and design explorations, this research delves into the innovative use of folding to enhance architectural aesthetics, spatial experiences, and programmatic functionalities within a multi-functional facility. CHALLENGE: The multiversity of the programs and the materials. ADDED DATE: 2024-03-06 06:19:17 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Xuechen Chen IMAGE CREDITS: XUECHEN CHEN |
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NAME: Xuechen Chen PROFILE: Xuechen Chen, a New York-based architect, holds degrees in B. ARCH from Pratt Institute and M. Design from the University of Pennsylvania. Her designs are a profound exploration of the urban and architectural interface, spanning diverse scales. Chen's focus extends beyond functionality, aiming to enrich cultural and educational experiences through thoughtful spatial narratives. Rooted in a deep understanding of cultural nuances, her work seamlessly integrates modern aesthetics with the context of each community. |
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The Folding Boat Community Center by Xuechen Chen is Winner in Idea and Conceptual Design Category, 2023 - 2024.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Xuechen Chen. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Xuechen Chen. |
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