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Studio: RE-Housing NYC

Instructors: Katharina Kral | Marta Wisniewska

Team: Jihoon Kim | Yashodhan Mangukia

Program: Housing

Location: New York City, NY, United States

Area: 54,000 sq. ft.

CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA | FALL 2024

This project transforms an existing block tower into a dynamic and health-conscious living environment. Inspired by Le Corbusier’s Unité d’Habitation, the intervention preserves the building’s generous four-room units, accentuating their double-height volumes to enhance airflow and natural illumination.

A striking new timber addition introduces a series of compact studio apartments tailored for students and young professionals, seamlessly integrating with the existing structure. The sectional strategy prioritizes movement—air circulates freely through staggered voids, light cascades into shared spaces, and occupants engage with an architecture that encourages physical activity and interaction.

By weaving together efficiency, wellness, and social connectivity, this retrofit breathes new energy into the urban fabric, setting a precedent for adaptable and sustainable residential design.

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Summer 2024