Floatyard
The Floatyard’s design was spurred by the need for a safer, more economical way to inhabit the pier as water levels become more volatile. The “pier” on which the building sits is a concrete float allowing water to make its way into the courtyard and become a central part of daily life, while allowing the entire project to rise and fall with the tide.
a new relationship with water
Floatyard served as a testing ground for multifamily community living on the water. The goal of the speculative project was to spur cities to think more creatively about embracing the sea.
View at Upper Level
Section perspective - integration of scale
p/a Award Winner
The project was recognized for its unique vision with a Progressive Architecture Award from Architect Magazine in 2013.
Project Role
As a design/architectural intern at Perkins + Will, I was a contributor on the design and visualization of project.
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