Photo: Da-Yo Fire station by K-Architect, taken by Lee Fotografy

The current  Bushwick Inlet site is, quite objectively, an ugly place. Urban decay took its toll in the several decades, leaving the area as an unkempt, fenced off lot. Scattered garbage and its stench plague the entire site. The view of the Manhattan skyline are blocked by either high chainlink fences or will soon be blocked by imposing residential towers. Greenery is rare, appearing only as the odd bush or awkward blade of grass poking through the asphalt.

My project is an upwards peeling of the ground to both combat the boring flatness of the site and bring visitors higher and offer a clearer view of the river and of Manhattan architecture. This lifted structure will feature a green roof and give back to the community what they were promised years ago; a lush, friendly area. This elevated space will cover the fire station below, boldly mixing the daily lives of the firefighters and the general public.