JB Hardy

  1. West Elevation

    Looking east, depicting the different uses of the north and south terraces, section view.

  2. Schematic

    A schematic sketch of the space. As the deck is to be communal space shared by all residents, program elements were broad: no fixe…

  3. Schematic Detail

  4. Schematic Detail

  5. Site Plan

    To heighten the unique and tundra-like environment so tall above the streets below, and to evoke Isis, goddess of the harvest, the…

  6. Site Plan Detail

    A closeup of the 'vernal aqueduct' on the southern terrace, plan view.

  7. Site Plan Detail

    Sun salutations on the eastern sunrise platform, plan view.

  8. Site Plan Detail

    Showing a gathering on the sunset deck, facing west, plan view.

  9. North Elevation

    Looking south, depicting the different uses for the east and west terraces, section view.

  10. West Elevation Detail

    Meditating on the cooler, eastern platform, section view.

  11. Sun-Shade Analysis

    Winter solstice, 12/21.

  12. Sun-Shade Analysis

    Summer solstice, 6/21.

  13. 125th St Plant List

    The list of plants for use in the different zones of the woonerf, inspired by the existing plantings at nearby Hudson River Park.

  14. 12th Avenue Detail

    Another comparison detail showing before and after along 12th Av., section view looking east.

  15. Terraced Plaza Detail

    A detail of the terraced plaza, showing lunch spots for students and commuters exiting Amtrak at the proposed station, section vie…

  16. 12th Avenue Detail

    A comparison detail showing before and after, along 12th Av., section view, looking east.

  17. Offramp Detail

    The offramp area near the proposed Amtrak Station showing pedestrian and traffic zones, section view, looking north.

  18. 125th St. Detail

    A detail of the 125th St. space under the Amtrak rails, showing the different kinds of substrates, section view looking west.

  19. Shade Study

    A study of the different types of shade underneath the viaduct, section view.

  20. Offramp Section

    Another view slightly further north of the offramp area, which is now a hazardous no-man's-land mishmash of pavement and cobblesto…

  21. 12th Avenue Re-Imagined

    A re-imagination of 12th Av., including a terraced plaza linked to the proposed Amtrak station and the woonerf and meadow planting…