Blue Blood of Jamaica Bay Jamaica Bay, Queens, New York
Columbia GSAPP Spring 2023 | Studio Critic: Benjamin Cadena of Studio Cadena
Situated at the edge of man-made infrastructure and the water of Jamaica Bay, the project serves as a beacon for reform in the biomedical industry. The building introduces educational and conservation programs alongside those in the biomedical industry. These programs highlight the significance of Horseshoe Crabs' blood in medical and vaccine research, advocate for responsible bleeding practices, and provide refuge for the crabs during mating season. As a whole, the design aims to assert its identity within the site, deterring poaching, while within, the formal design intersects and collides, creating seamless and informal boundaries among the biomedical, educational, and conservation programs.