ENGAGED MATERIAL/
PHENOMENAL URBANISM






Mycoshield: Case Study 01

Skatepark Shelter

Sarah Cawley


Case Study 01: Filtration Of Air-Borne Particulates Via Mycelium-Paneled Origami-Folded Surfaces/Structures.
Program 01: A place for skaters to rest, gather, and skate through. 

 




Site Plan/AnalysisResearch highlighting potential user groups to protect in East Harlem


Plans The origami bending of the material assembly becomes an opportunity to form new seating opportunities for skaters to take a break and converse.

Overhead extending of the form further protects them from the outside pollutants while at rest.


Sections 
Image highlighting scale and human use of the assembly used


Purification Diagram
Process of purification through the mycellium panels  as they pass


Phenomenal Space





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Visiting Associate Professor
Darrick Borowski
dborow64@pratt.edu
darrick@dba.nyc
718.399.4305

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http://materialphenomenal.com Mycoshield:Sarah Cawley
Brianna Martinez-Burns
Saahir Lakhani

Algenosphere:Aarav Schroff
Nicolas Gotzev
Mehek Usman Terraflow:Brynn Lucky
Vaughn Carson
Olivia Su

Urban Osmosis:Zophia Li
Tia Thomspon
Kyle Fish