This project is an adaption of the “NYCT” competition hold by ArchMedium in 2011. It’s setting is to the west of the Manhattan island between the 30th and 33th streets, and 11th and 12th avenues. The plot is located in an area with crucial buildings. Following the basic urban context of the site and surrounding area, Our project configures zoning plan and layered circulation design, which enable the theater to serve the public more feasibly and flexibly.

On the NYC government website, we found statistics about the demography of New York. According to the demographic analysis, the native young people become the main users for our design.Thus, this project develops the site as a new booming space for youth who have stage dreams. It provides the rehearsal room and stage as well as audience for them, bringing in talents and creating new trends in return.

In addition to two developed nodes design, this project also takes several special design into consideration, founding an integrated and intensive site design:

Node 1 Central Plaza

The square, especially the removable train cabin stage provide enough space for youth to perform when the dry fountains are not in use. Besides, while the fountains are playing with music and light, the actors may deliver abundant sensuous feasts to visitors. The surrounding water can restore the used water for the whole recycle system. People on the overpass can have a overall vision of the show. On the open lawn, there are couples of single karaoke rooms for youth to practice and enjoy themselves.

Node 2 Outdoor Auditorium

Young people in NYC prefer outdoor activities. Outdoor Auditorium is a perfect place for youth to find friends and their target audience. Plus, visitors on the Highline Park can enjoy performance. Therefore, we build the outdoor auditorium with a wide stage which has a capacity of 400 people. Following the acoustic design rules, the unique two-layer stage structure aims to maintain sound quality. It enriches the vision interaction and sound echo as well. The seats are designed into two kinds: wooden chairs and grass ramp.

This project is an adaption of the “NYCT” competition hold by ArchMedium in 2011. It’s setting is to the west of the Manhattan island between the 30th and 33th streets, and 11th and 12th avenues. The plot is located in an area with crucial buildings. Following the basic urban context of the site and surrounding area, Our project configures zoning plan and layered circulation design, which enable the theater to serve the public more feasibly and flexibly.

On the NYC government website, we found statistics about the demography of New York. According to the demographic analysis, the native young people become the main users for our design.Thus, this project develops the site as a new booming space for youth who have stage dreams. It provides the rehearsal room and stage as well as audience for them, bringing in talents and creating new trends in return.

In addition to two developed nodes design, this project also takes several special design into consideration, founding an integrated and intensive site design:

Node 1 Central Plaza

The square, especially the removable train cabin stage provide enough space for youth to perform when the dry fountains are not in use. Besides, while the fountains are playing with music and light, the actors may deliver abundant sensuous feasts to visitors. The surrounding water can restore the used water for the whole recycle system. People on the overpass can have a overall vision of the show. On the open lawn, there are couples of single karaoke rooms for youth to practice and enjoy themselves.

Node 2 Outdoor Auditorium

Young people in NYC prefer outdoor activities. Outdoor Auditorium is a perfect place for youth to find friends and their target audience. Plus, visitors on the Highline Park can enjoy performance. Therefore, we build the outdoor auditorium with a wide stage which has a capacity of 400 people. Following the acoustic design rules, the unique two-layer stage structure aims to maintain sound quality. It enriches the vision interaction and sound echo as well. The seats are designed into two kinds: wooden chairs and grass ramp.