I'm looking into designing a commercial shopping center occupied mainly by retail spaces with maybe some residential or office spaces depending on the square footage I have left. A waterfront entrance will also be included to greet people traveling by water with a marina to dock their boats.
Why are you researching this building typology?
I felt Red Hook had a lack of commercial space so I decided a shopping center would be an appropriate addition to this growing community. A marina and waterfront fit perfectly into this site location with its beautiful views into New Jersey and lower Manhattan. I wanted to create a connection between two of the city's biggest waterfronts connecting my waterfront in Brooklyn to the South Street Seaport in Manhattan.
What is the specialty of this building type you would like to research i.e. museum for dance, school for digital media…
The structure would most likely be occupied by clothing retail anchor stores, restaurants, and possibly an indoor performance area or outdoor performance area near the waterfront.
What are the examples that you will be researching… list the examples, location and architect (10 examples)
What are your goals for working with this building type?
I want to draw a wider audience and further revitalize the potential of Red Hook. By establishing a waterfront into my shopping center, I can fully utilize the beautiful views by the East River shore both into Manhattan and New Jersey. The waterfront combined with a marina will be the main attraction of Red Hook engaging people with a modernized experience.
What are the program elements that you see included at this point in your building? (may evolve once more research is done)
Retail anchor stores, chain stores, restaurants, community spaces, specific use will be determined after an overall theme of the space is determined, are all definite programs I plan to include. Other possibilities are performance areas, office spaces, and residential apartments, suites, and hotel rooms.
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