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Curvilinear Structure With Green Roofs and Sustainable Materials Enhancing Urban Recreation

Author:
Shreejit Modak
Curvilinear Structure With Green Roofs and Sustainable Materials Enhancing Urban Recreation

Project in-detail

The curvilinear form integrates green roofs and extensive glass facades, creating a vertically stacked community hub that combines parking, sports facilities, and recreation within the dense urban fabric of New York City.
5 key facts about this project
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Curvilinear form enhances aerodynamic efficiency and visual appeal.
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Integrates extensive green roofs to promote biodiversity and sustainability.
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Upper levels feature diverse sports facilities nestled within urban context.
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Designed with electric vehicle charging stations for modern transportation needs.
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Extensive use of glass facades optimizes natural light throughout the facility.
VERTI-PARK is a mixed-use architectural project located in New York City, designed to address urban parking needs while incorporating recreational spaces. With an emphasis on verticality, this project efficiently utilizes limited urban land by stacking essential functions in a single multifaceted structure. The design includes designated levels for parking, sports facilities, and communal green spaces, aimed at revitalizing the city’s urban experience.

Unique Design Approach

The project’s vertical layout represents a departure from traditional parking structures, combining functionality with community engagement. Ground and first floors feature commercial spaces, including shops and cafes, encouraging social interaction and providing essential services. Upper levels are dedicated to recreational amenities, featuring basketball courts, swimming pools, and jogging tracks, all intermingled with thoughtfully integrated green spaces. This approach not only addresses parking shortages but also promotes an active lifestyle, fostering a sense of community.

The building’s dynamic curvilinear form minimizes wind load and enhances views of the surrounding urban landscape. By incorporating extensive glass facades, the design maximizes natural light, creating inviting environments throughout the structure. The use of sustainable materials, such as concrete and steel, ensures durability, while green roof systems contribute to the project’s environmental goals, enhancing biodiversity and improving urban air quality.

Spatial Integration and Functionality

VERTI-PARK is designed with a focus on user experience and spatial integration. The architectural plans detail a seamless flow between the various levels, with staircases and elevators strategically placed to facilitate easy movement. This is essential for a facility that serves multiple functions, where users may transition from parking to recreational areas in a cohesive manner.

The architectural sections illustrate a comprehensive understanding of how different spaces can coexist and enhance each other’s functions. The incorporation of living elements, such as vertical gardens and green roofs, promotes environmental benefits while also offering visual relief and promoting wellness for its users.

Explore the project presentation to uncover more details about the architectural plans, sections, designs, and the innovative ideas that defined VERTI-PARK. This examination will provide deeper insights into how this project integrates urban living with functional design, reflecting contemporary demands in architecture.
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The 10th edition of the MICROHOME architecture competition invites architects and designers from around the world to explore the possibilities of compact, sustainable living. Hosted by Buildner in collaboration with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this special edition challenges participants to design an off-grid, modular microhome for a young professional couple, with a maximum floor area of 25 m². Designs should prioritize innovation, efficiency, and real-world feasibility. 

A total prize fund of 100,000 € will be awarded, including three main prizes, the Kingspan Award, and the Hapi Homes Award, which will grant 15,000 € and lead to the construction of the selected design. The final registration deadline is September 25, 2025, and winners will be announced on Decebmer 9, 2025. For full competition details and submission guidelines, visit microhome.info.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

100,000 € PRIZE FUND / KINGPSAN EDITION #10 IDEAS COMPETITION
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