Aperture School — Anna Nanju Kim Works

APERTURE SCHOOL

Absorbing the City, Listening the City / Year 2022 Spring / Columbia GSAPP Core Studio 2 / Type - School / Location - East Village, Manhattan, NYC / Instructor - Lindy Roy / Individual Work

The Aperture School fosters creativity by encouraging students to explore diverse spaces and develop connections with nature, outdoor activities, and the city. Composed of three mirrored and rotated chunks, the building offers unique programs and interactions with its surroundings. Two main circulation paths weave through, creating apertures that connect students with the urban environment. These spaces enhance curiosity and physical movement, turning every journey through the school into a creative and dynamic experience.

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Concept Research

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Application

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