The Gowanus Canal is set for a transformative redesign through a new project at 175 Third Street by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), introducing over 1,000 residential units. This initiative replaces a less integrated proposal from 2023, emphasizing a future-ready, environmentally responsive neighborhood. The design features a distinctive, terraced tower that not only houses living spaces but also fosters community interaction with a central park, effectively blending architecture with social spaces. By prioritizing sustainable urbanism, the project seeks to create a vibrant waterfront community while enhancing the landscape's aesthetic and practical functionality.
The proposed tower isn't just a vertical structure—it's a vertical village that creates a three-dimensional neighborhood of building blocks framed by a central park.
BIG's design approach is centered on human-centric and sustainable urbanism, creating open-air niches, angular balconies, and shaded walkways that cater to community needs.
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