High Line Library
Overview
The High Line Library is a speculative civic project designed to transform the role of public libraries in dense urban environments. Situated under NYC’s High Line, the design reimagines the library as a transparent, flexible, and community-oriented hub. Central to the project is a parametric steel structural system, developed using Grasshopper and Rhino, which adapts to site constraints and public circulation flows. This system was brought into Revit to produce a buildable model, bridging conceptual vision with real-world constructibility. The project explores how computational design and BIM workflows can elevate social infrastructure while supporting inclusive, civic-minded architecture.
Categories
BIM
Parametric Design
Architecture
Public Space
Date
2016
Client
CUNY City College
Problem
Statement
Located under New York’s High Line, it had to integrate limited site space, diverse user needs, and the surrounding urban fabric. The challenge was to balance transparency, accessibility, and community programming while navigating structural constraints.
Process
Community research informed the design, revealing needs for flexible gathering spaces and strong connections to public circulation. I developed open-plan concepts with multiple entry points and iterated layouts to test flow and accessibility. Using Rhino and Grasshopper, I generated a parametric steel structural system responsive to site geometry, then integrated it into Revit to ensure constructability and feasibility.
Solution
The library design featured a transparent, community-oriented layout with meeting rooms, galleries, an auditorium, and open terraces. The parametric steel frame created dynamic yet buildable forms, while transparent materials encouraged visibility and interaction from both the street and High Line. The design bridged conceptual innovation with BIM documentation to demonstrate real-world viability.
Results &
Impact
The project reimagined how libraries can serve as civic anchors in urban contexts, offering a prototype for socially inclusive public infrastructure. It showed how computational tools can inform community-focused, constructible solutions. Learnings emphasized the importance of designing for flexibility, inclusivity, and civic identity in dense environments.
High Line Library
Overview
The High Line Library is a speculative civic project designed to transform the role of public libraries in dense urban environments. Situated under NYC’s High Line, the design reimagines the library as a transparent, flexible, and community-oriented hub. Central to the project is a parametric steel structural system, developed using Grasshopper and Rhino, which adapts to site constraints and public circulation flows. This system was brought into Revit to produce a buildable model, bridging conceptual vision with real-world constructibility. The project explores how computational design and BIM workflows can elevate social infrastructure while supporting inclusive, civic-minded architecture.
Categories
BIM
Parametric Design
Architecture
Public Space
Date
2016
Client
CUNY City College
Problem
Statement
Located under New York’s High Line, it had to integrate limited site space, diverse user needs, and the surrounding urban fabric. The challenge was to balance transparency, accessibility, and community programming while navigating structural constraints.
Process
Community research informed the design, revealing needs for flexible gathering spaces and strong connections to public circulation. I developed open-plan concepts with multiple entry points and iterated layouts to test flow and accessibility. Using Rhino and Grasshopper, I generated a parametric steel structural system responsive to site geometry, then integrated it into Revit to ensure constructability and feasibility.
Solution
The library design featured a transparent, community-oriented layout with meeting rooms, galleries, an auditorium, and open terraces. The parametric steel frame created dynamic yet buildable forms, while transparent materials encouraged visibility and interaction from both the street and High Line. The design bridged conceptual innovation with BIM documentation to demonstrate real-world viability.
Results &
Impact
The project reimagined how libraries can serve as civic anchors in urban contexts, offering a prototype for socially inclusive public infrastructure. It showed how computational tools can inform community-focused, constructible solutions. Learnings emphasized the importance of designing for flexibility, inclusivity, and civic identity in dense environments.
High Line Library
Overview
The High Line Library is a speculative civic project designed to transform the role of public libraries in dense urban environments. Situated under NYC’s High Line, the design reimagines the library as a transparent, flexible, and community-oriented hub. Central to the project is a parametric steel structural system, developed using Grasshopper and Rhino, which adapts to site constraints and public circulation flows. This system was brought into Revit to produce a buildable model, bridging conceptual vision with real-world constructibility. The project explores how computational design and BIM workflows can elevate social infrastructure while supporting inclusive, civic-minded architecture.
Categories
BIM
Parametric Design
Architecture
Public Space
Date
2016
Client
CUNY City College
Problem
Statement
Located under New York’s High Line, it had to integrate limited site space, diverse user needs, and the surrounding urban fabric. The challenge was to balance transparency, accessibility, and community programming while navigating structural constraints.
Process
Community research informed the design, revealing needs for flexible gathering spaces and strong connections to public circulation. I developed open-plan concepts with multiple entry points and iterated layouts to test flow and accessibility. Using Rhino and Grasshopper, I generated a parametric steel structural system responsive to site geometry, then integrated it into Revit to ensure constructability and feasibility.
Solution
The library design featured a transparent, community-oriented layout with meeting rooms, galleries, an auditorium, and open terraces. The parametric steel frame created dynamic yet buildable forms, while transparent materials encouraged visibility and interaction from both the street and High Line. The design bridged conceptual innovation with BIM documentation to demonstrate real-world viability.
Results &
Impact
The project reimagined how libraries can serve as civic anchors in urban contexts, offering a prototype for socially inclusive public infrastructure. It showed how computational tools can inform community-focused, constructible solutions. Learnings emphasized the importance of designing for flexibility, inclusivity, and civic identity in dense environments.
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