ASLI BETUL GERMIRLI 

Completed together with Frank Fuentes.

 

Location: Syracuse, NY, USA

 

We propose a prototypical design scheme for the city of Syracuse, New York. [3S] is a live work space designed

using (3) seams. The city of Syracuse is predominantly known for its extreme winter climate and drastic rainfall

during the summer. The [3S] design is articulated using (3) seams to highlight special spatial moments. Seam

(S1) divides and connects the interior work space to the exterior courtyard. Seam (S2) defines the courtyard

space by claiming the outer perimeter edge. Seam (S3) connects the public work space into the upper level living

space. The [3S] design successfully implements itself onto its site by utilizing (3) main sustainable strategies. This

is executed through a thoughtful specification of materials, a carefully constructed water and snow harvesting

system, and a passive architectural design.