Programmatic Joineries

Pratt Institute | Fall 2022

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Studio 601 - Landon Brown

In Collaboration with Taylor Hoerr

Currently, Farragut Housing is located at the intersection of newly developed commercial and residential developments, yet this public housing neighborhood is isolated with little connection to these areas. This observation coupled with Farragut’s susceptibility to flooding present unique opportunities for architectural intervention that probes the concept of “ground” and approaches the site through a lens of subtle connectivity.

Final Jury: Charles Burke (Harvard GSD), David Jaubert (Harvard GSD), Quilian Riano (Pratt Institute),

Stephanie Bayard (Pratt Institute), Pinar Araci (Pratt Institute)

Using a typology of both formal and informal structures inspired by Japanese wood joinery and mechanical schematics, the Farragut housing neighborhood evolves from a series of isolated nodes to a unified site that utilizes multifunctional and improvisational spaces for residents.

Exploratory Aggregation Studies

An aggregatory approach was utilized using a base unit typology derived from typical New York City apartment dimensions. Thus creating more nuanced and spatially complex indoor / outdoor and overall housing conditions.

Final Unit Typology & Optimization

Massing Models & Material Studies

Digital Chunk Model

Final Physical Model