Perspective Drawing and Collage of H2O Institute

In response to Newburgh’s water crisis in 2016, H2O Hydronographic Institute re-imagines a landscaped waterfront and functions as a water filtration plant with the process made public for education purposes. Taking inspiration from water bubbles, the institute comes in life with spherical clusters. The water edge is designed deliberately with a seven-feet degree change to interact with the tidal changes. Each circle works as an independent department and contains academic buildings, administration offices and residential halls. The circles create an exclusive environment for the purpose of learning. The condition within circles acknowledges the fact that learning is not only happening with open communication, but also contemplation and inner reflection. The circular clusters are interwoven with walk paths and sky bridges to create proximity and dependencies. The design proposal envisions a new visual identity for Newburgh and the perspective drawing presents that new vision of the city.