Jiayi Yi Architecture
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Median Synthesis

Facing the challenges of a lack of pedestrian realm and disconnected median with public plaza, reclaiming the value of Park Avenue as linear urban park for humans is established upon the intention to deliver green space back to people.

The idea of bringing public housing into urban fabric through landscape realm not only adds dynamics to the entire commercial district, but also explores the current challenges of relieving housing demand of the entire Manhattan.

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Professor Nahyun Hwang, David Eugin Moon

Mixed-Use Public Housing

Park Avenue 48-65thW Street, New York

Summer 2018 // Architecture + Urbanism Studio // Cornell University

Group Work with Mohammed Mansoor, Suyeon Chi, Qingzhou Yan and Tanisha Sheth

Role: Lead design discussions, document site, research, perform drawings

Techniques: Rhino, Grasshopper, V-Ray, Illustrator, Photoshop