This project, developed in partnership with Kacie Comly, proposes a solution to two urban problems in New York City, overcrowded schools and abandoned construction sites, by temporarily taking over partially built abandoned construction projects for nearby schools that need more space. The project involves a system of deployable components that clad and seal off the interior of these buildings and provide built-in desks, seating, lighting, and storage. This enables a school to add extra classrooms quickly and incrementally and have many of the basics classroom needs supplied.
Temporary classrooms shown in an abandoned condominium development in Washington Heights. The existing school is behind this one.
Classroom plan on the left and Garden/Study Room Plan on the right
A view from the neighboring school looking towards the expansion
PennDesign, 602 Studio, Instructor: Ben Krone, 2011
EVA JERMYN 