Abraham Arena: A stadium in the dense urban grid of New York

In 1811, commissioners designed a plan to develop Manhattan in a very efficient way of maximizing land value with a perpendicular network of streets and avenues. In 1854, the grid was fully constructed and the original land was hardly recognizable anymore. New York grew, got bigger and bigger, resulting in a metropolis where millions work and try to make the best of their life. The city is changing all the time, fitting contemporary times. In the project a visit to Manhattan, thorough investigations and discussions, resulted in suggestions for improvement that redesign the area. Motorways are redirected which creates space for a larger plot and thus space for a large, complex and multifunctional building. The developed building combines living, working, sports and leisure, connecting the adjacent areas and thus improving the quality of life for all inhabitants in the neighborhood.Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Complex Citie