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Columbia Rowing Boathouse
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> Time:Spring 2018
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> Location:Manhattan, NY
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> Collab:David Lin
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> Critics:Ron Didonno
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> At:Pratt Institute
Located at the intersection of three different neighborhood axes, the design of the boathouse introduces a confluence node where the public can access the building from either axis, and transcend into the upper levels where they can enjoy watching boat races from carefully positioned viewports.
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The axial convergence is best manifest inside the building in the main twisting staircase that serves as the main vertical circulation node.
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The structure of the building is organized about the principal axes. Main steel columns on concrete footings support long-span girders that in turn support cross 10’-spaced beams. The upper two levels are structurally independent which allows for an interstitial space in between to accommodate for MEP systems and piping.
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