2022 Fall Core Studio I STU 1111
Nominated Work- Harvard GSD 2022 Fall
Instructor: Matthew Girard
"The history of hidden hydrology isn’t just that of erasure, but of ‘made land.’"
- Jason King, "Boston's Made Land"
Examining New England's geological history revealed that the transformation of Boston's landscape is linked to the manipulation of particular hills and the erosion of the riverbed.
Herter Park catches a transient moment of topographic history and timeline. Topography, Waterfront investigate a design’s capacity to reflect the history of tectonic architecture and also bring spatial experience into the active process. The project registers the connections between the shaping of physical space and the natural processes at work, providing insight into the hidden history and significance of the land, artifacts, and territory.
The project focuses on examining the geomorphologies, considering how circulation and topographical shaping can add dimensionality and depth to the overall experience and provide access for the community. These objectives aim to strike a balance between the immersive experience of the landscape and the interactive access to the riverfront, capturing a section of large-scale tectonic history, and linking it to spatial engagements and the Charles River’s dynamic presence.