ERIC

=**Best Fit** = by Eric Jenkeleit

=INVESTIGATION STAGE =

**General characteristics of the neighborhood** :
The lot is in Maspeth, NY filled with factories, parks, and attached town houses. The empty lot is near the factories. There really aren't many people who live in this area, but it is busy during the day.

Block and Lot Number:
2671, 1

Size of lot:
225" x 230" x 422" x 304"

**Needs assessment** :
**1. A description of what the neighborhood already has.**

The lot that I chose is located in Maspeth and used to be St. Savior’s Church. There is a lot of debating over what should be put here. Many people from the neighborhood want put a park there, but the owner of the property has other ideas. That idea is a factory which would fit in with what is already there. The area is filled with factories and industries with hardly any homes. This area could be used a factory, yet would just add to all the other. On the other hand, if it becomes a park not many people would visit, so a park really isn’t a great idea because of the lack of people who live there. It is unknown what the factory will produce if it becomes a factory. This part of Maspeth is filled with factories, yet there are other things to do and places to go. There are businesses, post offices, and diners. The businesses are small shops and delis mostly. There are also several diners which most likely do well because they are quick sit-down places for the workers in the area. If you go past the factories and buildings there are many attached town houses and some apartment buildings. Most of the people that live here are Polish. There aren’t many recreational activities or things to do for leisure. There are train tracks that run alongside the lot which could change what would be good to put there. Otherwise there is nothing else here.

**2. An analysis of what the neighborhood needs.**

There aren’t many places to shop such as supermarkets, department stores, or clothing stores. Any of these would be good for this lot. A supermarket would probably fit this area best, because there is only a few in Maspeth and no competition between one another. There are close department stores, but another one wouldn’t be bad. A clothing store might be a good idea because most clothing stores are in malls and not everyone wants to go to a mall to shop. The location can be used for many things. Since the area is filled with industries, many people are here during the day yet few at night. This can be a problem because in order to fill the location it has to be something that people could do during the the day. A place of recreation or restaurant wouldn't really go here.

**Buildings and architects that provide inspiration**
This building inspires me because it is a modern building that is very unique compared to others. It has a very different aspect that is that there is a slit through the rectangular structure. I like the way it looks because it catches my eye and i have never seen anything like it. "Warsaw modern buildings.jpg." //commons.wikimedia.org//. Web. 7 Jan 2011. . This architectual design features many things that grab my attention. It inspires me because of the almost all glass outer surface that is interesting. This building is also very modern. I like how each floor is organized in the same way in panels. //furniturestoreblog.com//. Web. 7 Jan 2011. []. This building inspired me because of the way it is built. It is a modern building yet has the appeal an old building would have. It is made up of bricks and pilars for the outer structure which I think looks nice. It is also broken down into several parts including the building, the bolcony area and the tall tower. //australianexplorer.com//. Web. 7 Jan 2011. <http://www.australianexplorer.com/photographs/new_south_wales/21090423263917-9-04_dubbo_one_of_the_old_buildings.jpg This inspired me because this is similar to what I am thinking to build. It is a 1 story building that is long and has a good sized parking lot. I was thinking to build a supermarket and this is an example of what I am looking for. //edensandavant.com//. Web. 7 Jan 2011. []. I am inspired by these buildings because they are a series of buildings conjoined by walkways that are elevated. The buildings are tall and the tunnels fromone building to another are high off the ground. I like this aspect because it is made up of glass and there is probably a great view of the city as you walk through it. //treehugger.com//. Web. 7 Jan 2011. . ==** Explanation of how investigation, has influence the design of a building for your neighborhood that makes the best fit. ** == After research, I think that I will create a supermarket. It will be a good idea for this area. It will be a low 1 or 2 story building that is very long. It will look very modern yet nhave nothing too wierd or new. It has to fit in with what is already in the neighbohood as well as create something that the neighborhood needs. The building will not take up the entire lot because a parking lot will be necessary for a supermarket.

=DESIGN BRIEF =

**Problem to be solved:**
There is an empty lot in Maspeth, Queens that has to be filled. Something needs to go there that can fit and is needed in the neighborhood. The area is filled with many factories, apartments, and houses. It has to be filled with something that Maspeth needs.

**Requirements:**

 * There must be a good sized parking lot.
 * The building must be only one floor for the costumers convenience.
 * The cieling must be tall enough to fit signs and shelves.
 * There has to be a walkway and a driveway for the people to enter.

**Constraints:**

 * The footprint of the building must not go outside the lot.
 * The height of the building must fit in with environment.

Description of Three Possible Designs media type="custom" key="8106792" This design has a rectangular base and tall stories because it is a super market. The first floor is rectangular and has doors in the front. The next floor takes up half of the roof to form a triangular design with windows for office space or storage. The next floor is small and also triangular with a piece sticking out of the two floors. It also has windows. ** Design #2 ** media type="custom" key="8133940" This design has a rectangular base that is very large with doors in the front. The roof is where the parking is as there is a ramp that goes up to the roof. This 1 story structure is quite tall which is necessary for a supermarket. ** Design #3 ** media type="custom" key="8134188" This design has a pentagonal base that is a good size. This floor has many doors for entry. It also consists of tall floors. There is a triangular piece of architecture above that with windows looking out towards the roof. On top of that is a circular structure that can be used for office of storage.
 * Design #1 **

** Identify the Best Design: **
Design #2

** Justify Your Choice: **
The reason that I chose this design was because it had something that all of the other designs did not. It had the roof parking aspect which I really liked because it saves space and there could be a larger ground floor because the whole lot can be filled with the building without the parking area because it is on the roof. I also like the design because all of the doors are in the front corner and one leading to the roof.