JOSEPH

by Joseph
 * Best Fit**

= DESIGN STAGE =

**General characteristics of the neighborhood** :
The neighborhood's name is Woodside. The community that the lot is in is called the Big 6. It has 7 buildings that range from 15-18 stories high. The lot is currently used as a parking lot there. The neighborhood has other private houses in it. There are not that many large chain stores near the lot. For the most part, it's small, family owned stores that are near the lot. In the Big 6, there is a small shopping Center. It includes a pizzeria, bagel shop, shoe shining place, gym, and a bank. There is also Delis, a Rite Aid, a Staples, and other stores near by.

Size of lot: 50 X 220
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**Needs assessment** :
**1. A description of what the neighborhood already has.**

On the outside of the community facing Queens Boulevard, there is a shopping center. That consists of a Key Food, a Bagel Shop, a hair place, a Chinese Food Restaurant, a shoe fixing store, and a gym. Although the Key Food is a part of a chain, it is not a big grocery store at all. There is a staples across the street from the community. There are two near by gas stations. A few blocks away, there is a Seven Eleven Store. There are also many other delis and small stores along the other side of Queens Boulevard. However, there aren’t any large stores around the community even though it consists of a few chains. There is a factory a few blocks away from the neighborhood. As of places of worship, there is a church approximately six blocks away. It is a pretty large church but not huge. There is also a Mosque a few blocks outside of the Community. **2. An analysis of what the neighborhood needs.** The neighborhood needs a place that is good for kids, teens, or even some adults to hang out at. A place this could be is a place for paintball or lasertag. Lasertag is mainly for kids and teens. The paintball place is good for teens and adults. This is a good place for a bowling alley. This is good for all people of pretty much all ages. Or, a small museum could go in that space. This is also good for all ages.

**Buildings and architects that provide inspiration**


This structure inspires me. This is because of how beautiful it looks. It looks just like a human being. It also inspires me because of how the US got it. It was a gift from France. Now it's a signal of freedom, peace, for America. This structure inspires me. That's because of how tall it is. This is the largest building in America. It is in Chicago. I think that it's amazing that any man made structure can be this tall.

This building inspires me. That's because of how bizzare and unique it is. I think that this is a really cool structure.

This structure inspires me. That's because I find it amazing that strings are used to keep this leaning structure balanced.

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This structure inspires me. That's because I find it beautiful. It's also a symbol of New York City.=====

** In what ways has this investigation influenced you to design a building for your lot that makes the best fit for the neighborhood. **
This investigation has influenced me to design a building for my lot. That's because this investigation really shows me how beautiful architectual designs can be. I'd really love to try and make one like these. Even though my design isn't going to be a major thing or a big thing, it could still be beautiful and add something to the neighborhood. Each of these designs make their communities a much better place to be in. I want to design a building that could also add something to my neighborhood. It also seems like hard work but you probably feel accomplished when finishing a building like these ones. I would love to feel accomplished after finishing a design of a building.

Works Cited =="Fox Travel and Tours - Statue of Liberty." // Fox Travel and Tours - We Offer Vacation That Re-Energize! // Web. 10 Jan. 2011. . ==

"Creative, Interesting and Weird Houses and Buildings in the World." // Builder in Bulgaria - Construction, Renovation, Swimming Pools //. Web. 10 Jan. 2011. .

 "50 Amazing Buildings of the World | Another Title." // Another Title | Motion Art Design Culture //. Web. 07 Jan. 2011. .

"Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tourist Attractions in Italy, Tower of Pisa." // Online Travel Guides of Travel Destinations - Las Vegas, Caribbean, Hawaii and Machu Picchu //. Web. 10 Jan. 2011. : "Empire State Building | Observation Deck Tickets." New York Pass – Easy Sightseeing New York City Attractions – NY City Pass //. Web. 10 Jan. 2011. .

= DESIGN BRIEF =

**Requirements**

 * The place must be kid and teen friendly
 * The place must be a bowling alley.
 * The place must have windows.

**Constraints:**

 * The size must be 50 X 220

Description of Three Possible Designs
 * Design #1 **

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** Identify the Best Design: **
The best design is the first one. This is the one with the automatic door in the front.

** Justify Your Choice: **
I believe the best design is the first one. That's because it follows all of the specifications and constraints. That is it is kid and teen friendly, it has windows, it is a bowling alley, and the sizes are correct.I also believe that it looks the nicest and is the most creative. The door is much nicer than the others. The windows are also better looking.