School of Design (Adaptive Reuse)

With Shelly Lin, MFA Lighting Design

Group Work

This is a transformative project that unfolds as an symphony between architecture and lighting, reimagining a design school nestled within the vibrant heart of The New School. Drawing inspiration from the profound sense of community that defines the university. Embracing the ethos of Adaptive Reuse, the design meticulously crafts a set of criteria and strategies, weaving a tapestry of spaces that enrich the multifaceted student experience. From fostering social and ecological consciousness to promoting mental, physical, and academic well-being, two intentionally placed atria serve as luminous focal points, channeling daylight into surrounding spaces at each level. To extend the ethos of ecological and sustainable consciousness, a Food Cooperative takes center stage along with a greenhouse on the 13th street side, operated collaboratively by coop employees and volunteering students.