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VERTICAL PARK GUILD

The Vertical Park Guild acts as an extension of the Chinatown public park in Manhattan. The guild creates a unique and previously unavailable gathering space for cultural expression and entertainment. Large indoor and outdoor gathering spaces allow for classes, social events, and meetings. There are large public gardens and greenhouses for locals and visitors and a large indoor and outdoor playground for children of all ages. The pieces for the playground are made in the workshop with local and traditional Chinese joinery and building techniques. There are private cafes, greenhouses, and wood shops that local business owners can rent. The form of the building allows for light to reach all of the interior spaces through a light well that extends down to the subway. The facades are inspired by rockite models and offer contrasting and unique views of the building. ​

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INSPIRATION FOR BOWERY ELEVATION

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INSPIRATION FOR CHRYSTIE STREET ELEVATION

CHRYSTIE STREET ELEVATION

BOWERY ELEVATION

SECTION LOOKING EAST

GROUND FLOOR

Public Space + Gardens

SECTION LOOKING SOUTH

Bowery

Chrystie

Hester Street

Chrystie

Bowery

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Grand Street

FLOOR TWO

Private Wood Shops

Private Greenhouses

FLOOR THREE

Indoor Playground

Greenhouses

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FLOOR FOUR

Outdoor Playground and Greenhouses

Library and Seed Bank

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FLOOR FIVE

Indoor/Outdoor Playground

Greenhouses

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FLOOR SIX

Apprentice Housing

Indoor Playground and Greenhouses

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FLOOR SEVEN

Public Gardens and Greenhouse 

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FLOOR EIGHT

Greenhouse and Outdoor Playground 

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GROUND FLOOR PASSAGE THROUGH BUILDING

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INTERIOR LIGHT WELL AND CLIMBING STRUCTURES

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VIEW FROM RESIDENT WINDOW

MODEL PHOTOS

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