Reflection In this excerpt, Eric Klinenberg reflects on his research on the Chicago Heat Wave of 1995 as background for his argument on how social infrastructure is vital for human survival. Social infrastructure is a democratic system which not only protects the equality of people and their ability to interact but also affects economic growth. […]
Category: Year 1
This is the parent category of all courses taken in year 1.
Material Exploration
The effect of saltwater on various ink-level prints
Series Experiment #002
Words of Recovery
Series Experiment #001
Signs of Recovery
Noticing Urban Complexities
Cooperation vs. Gentrification: Bed Stuy Strives to Stay Local This video introduced me to the idea of a cooperative organization as a business model. Gentrification is a rising problem in New York City, especially Brooklyn, but this video offers a solution that involves the current residents to combat high living costs. When residents are […]
Browsing for Visual References
Int. Studio 3/14/18 In this collection of images, I chose design elements I was interested in currently and interested in exploring further for my final project. I took a picture of this book cover because I am interested in cartography and the design elements associated with mapping a physical terrain. Heavily inspired by […]
Workshop (Plaster Prep)
Items related to Red Hook and bridge 3 research: Items related to water containment 5 Quart Bucket 8.5″ x 6.5″ Water Bottle 7.5″ x 2.25″
Material Exploration: Absence
Material Exploration: Absence Material: 19g Aluminum Wire Wire-rimmed glasses with no lens: A tunnel through space: The space between my fingers:
In Class Material Exploration
2/20/19 Material Exploration Theme: Absence The space between my fingers: An empty birdcage:
Sharon Zukin’s text and discussion points
From Journal: Do BIDs (business improvement districts) do more harm than good in a neighborhood? Does the privatization of public space deny or stunt the cultural growth of the area? Are BIDs as harmful as gentrification in the terms of “revitalizing” an area so property values increase and locals are forced to move out?
