Concept – Case Study
Design Year: 2012
Institute: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Responsibilities: Student Design
Primary Applications Used: Autodesk Revit 2010 & AutoCAD 2010
“The turtle is a sacred symbol to my culture. Lenape people have three major clans; Wolf, Turkey, and Turtle. Additionally, we call these lands “Turtle Island”, because origin stories suggest that Mother Earth formed on the back of a Turtle. Hopefully my passion for this reflects here…”
Summary of Work: While considering the concept of aging in place and rising tides throughout the years, students were asked to design an extension to the the boardwalk in Asbury Park, offering a variety of program consisting of both interior and exterior space. My personal concept revolved around that of a Turtle; its protective shell being durable in both land and sea. How could this be made functional….
Client Needs:
- Extend the existing conditions of the Boardwalk
- Include research spaces as well as recreational spaces
Project Challenges:
- The water levels are expected to rise dramatically within the next couple of decades
- Translating concept into something functional
1. Diagrammatic Concept: Visual representation on how the concept could be made functional rather than just ornamental.
“This is a student project that I would love to revisit and refine with the new knowledge that I now have…”
2. Perspective 3D View: Approaching the boardwalk the boardwalk’s end, toward the remainder of the existing boardwalk.
