ALANDRIA

= Best Fit = by Alandria

= ** INVESTIGATION STAGE ** =

General characteristics of the neighborhood **:**
The neighborhood is located in South-Side, Jamaica Queens. the neighborhood has houses all around so it has a large load of children. In the summer these kids play games such as tag and even baseball in the curb or the street also they play basketball in the street.

Needs assessment **:**
**1. A description of what the neighborhood already has.** the neighborhood has a lot across the street. The neighborhood has single family homes with the additional double family. It has lawns and backyards. they don't have stores around or very close to the lot but has surrounded by houses. The streets aren't that busy since technically it is a back street. ) **2. An analysis of what the neighborhood needs.**  The neighborhoood needs a place for kids to hang out since kids mainly hang out ion the street which is very dangerous.cars can go by and when your running around having fun you don't think to much about safety.

Buildings and architects that provide inspiration
(//** Add at least 5 photos and explanations--AFTER you add each photo, write brief explanation of how the building and/or the architect inspire you. THEN, WHEN YOU ARE ALL DONE, ERASE THESE INSTRUCTIONS **// )

Explanation of how investigation, has influence the design of a building for your neighborhood that makes the best fit.
(//** Write your explanation here--AFTER you add each photo, write brief explanation of how the building and/or the architect inspire you. THEN, WHEN YOU ARE ALL DONE, ERASE THESE INSTRUCTIONS **// ) in what ways has this investigation influenced you to design a building for your lot that makes the est fit for the neighborhood.

= ** DESIGN STAGE ** =

Requirements:

 * needs to be a comfortable color
 * needs to seem cozy but still like a building
 * must fit the neighborhood feel of classy

Constraints:

 * can't be too colorful

Description of Three Possible Designs ** Design #1 ** (** EMBED GOOGLE SKETCH UP CODE) ** ** (Write description below. **)

** Design #2 ** ** ( ** EMBED GOOGLE SKETCH UP CODE) (Write description below. **)**

** Design #3 ** (** EMBED GOOGLE SKETCH UP CODE) ** ** (Write description below. **)