THE SYNTHETIC BACKGROUND
AN URBAN AGRICULTURE HUB FOR GOWANUS, BROOKLYN
DESIGN III, THE COOPER UNION, FALL 2024
PROFESSORS: DIANA AGREST, MICHAEL YOUNG, JULIAN PALACIO
INDIVIDUAL WORK
This studio focused on urban redevelopment and cultural preservation. The site is located in Gowanus, Brooklyn, a neighborhood undergoing significant transformation due to gentrification and environmental remediation efforts sur-rounding the Gowanus Canal. The studio required students to design an agricultural with specific requirements for zoning regulations, area for every program, and circula-tion, integrating sustainable practices with community engagement. Additionally, students were tasked with pro-posing their own public program based on insights gained from site analysis.