Garden Wall

Feuerman, W

Garden Wall

Feuerman, W

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Publisher:: Manhattan
Publication Type:: Artefact
Citation:: 2009
Issue Date:: 2009-01

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dc.contributor.author	Feuerman, W https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3458-7033	en_US
dc.date.issued	2009-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	2009	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/32626
dc.description.abstract	There are more than 6,000 sidewalk 'construction sheds' throughout NYC. While the current configurations of scaffolding have proven functional, cost effective and widespread, they are however, dominant aesthetically displeasing structures within the urban landscape that use dated technology, have no kind of site specificity, and frequently operate as obstacles in a city where pedestrian movement is essential. The question then that this research posed was 'how can these sheds be re-imagined?' Rather than replace the vast quantity of scaffolding currently used on these sites, Garden Wall re-examines this typology, developing a strategy for adaptive reuse. Garden Wall attempts to re-appropriate the existing system, integrating lighting and plant life acting as an auxiliary system that develops a manageable module which reinforces the current sidewalk structure and controls the visual impact. Similar to temporary traffic dividers, the modular blocks are developed using a "rotomoulding" technique designed to efficiently produce moulds that have proven durability, flexibility, speedy production, and a wide range of colour options. Each unit is lightweight in assembly and transport, yet can be filled with water to add weight and stability. Integrated LED film lighting illuminates the units at night providing necessary interior lighting. The Garden Wall unit was designed for the flexibility of multiple configurations. A half-running bond configuration can produce a solid system in areas requiring a greater level of protection. The built-in planter box can include air-filtrating plants which bring natural light into the interior. If needed, the system can be produced in various colours allowing a level of branding for businesses that are concealed during renovations.	en_US
dc.format	Architectural Design	en_US
dc.publisher	Manhattan	en_US
dc.title	Garden Wall	en_US
dc.type	Artefact
utslib.location	280 Broadway	en_US
utslib.location.activity	New York City	en_US
utslib.for	1201 Architecture	en_US
dc.location.activity	New York City
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Architecture
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.place-of-publication	280 Broadway	en_US
pubs.rights-statement	The urbanSHED International Design Competition, organized by The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) and the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIANY), challenged designers to rethink the ‘sidewalk shed’. The aim of the competition was to create ‘a fresh, new sidewalk shed design that’s sustainable, economical, meets or exceeds current safety requirements and City regulations, improves technical and structural performance – and creates a better environment for the people who live in, work in and visit New York City.’ Garden Wall reexamines the typology of New York’s ‘sidewalk sheds’ by developing a strategy for adaptive reuse. Rarely aesthetically pleasing, the current configurations of scaffolding have proven functional, cost effective and ubiquitous. Garden Wall attempts to re-appropriate the existing system, integrating lighting and plant life into the existing infrastructure. Rather than replace the vast quantity of scaffolding currently used in the 6,000 sidewalk sheds throughout New York City, Garden Wall acts as an auxiliary system that develops a manageable module that reinforces the structure and controls the visual impact. Similar to temporary traffic dividers, the modular blocks are developed using a ‘rotomolding’ technique designed to efficiently produce molds that have proven durability, flexibility, speedy production, and a wide range of color options. Each unit is lightweight in assembly and transport, yet can be filled with water to add weight and stability. Integrated LED film lighting illuminates the units at night providing necessary interior lighting. The Garden Wall unit was designed for the flexibility of multiple configurations. 270 participants registered from 28 countries.	en_US

Abstract:

There are more than 6,000 sidewalk 'construction sheds' throughout NYC. While the current configurations of scaffolding have proven functional, cost effective and widespread, they are however, dominant aesthetically displeasing structures within the urban landscape that use dated technology, have no kind of site specificity, and frequently operate as obstacles in a city where pedestrian movement is essential. The question then that this research posed was 'how can these sheds be re-imagined?' Rather than replace the vast quantity of scaffolding currently used on these sites, Garden Wall re-examines this typology, developing a strategy for adaptive reuse. Garden Wall attempts to re-appropriate the existing system, integrating lighting and plant life acting as an auxiliary system that develops a manageable module which reinforces the current sidewalk structure and controls the visual impact. Similar to temporary traffic dividers, the modular blocks are developed using a "rotomoulding" technique designed to efficiently produce moulds that have proven durability, flexibility, speedy production, and a wide range of colour options. Each unit is lightweight in assembly and transport, yet can be filled with water to add weight and stability. Integrated LED film lighting illuminates the units at night providing necessary interior lighting. The Garden Wall unit was designed for the flexibility of multiple configurations. A half-running bond configuration can produce a solid system in areas requiring a greater level of protection. The built-in planter box can include air-filtrating plants which bring natural light into the interior. If needed, the system can be produced in various colours allowing a level of branding for businesses that are concealed during renovations.

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