7 Days in NYC: Exploring Contemporary Landscapes
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Christina Constantino

5/16/2015

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Having a free day thus allowing us to sleep and roam as we please, was almost a tease in a city like this. Much like any other day, we were able to squeeze as much in as possible. 

Starting with the Whitney Museum in the morning, to revisiting Paley Park in the afternoon, and seeing Chelsea's Cove in an entirely new light just after sundown, it was a satisfying feeling to have chosen the experience path when we genuinely had the option to simply not get out of bed. 
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Joanne Pereira-Melo

5/14/2015

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Being that today was a lot cooler and cloudier than the past two days, I decided to revisit a few sites in downtown Manhattan to get a clearer and alternative perspective on areas I already knew about. I specifically visited SoHo and Battery Park/Piers in downtown Manhattan and wondered around the area in general. Being that I had already learned so much about the area, I had a friend come and I was able to explain to them a bit of history on how many of the landscapes in downtown Manhattan (and piers in general) were on completely man made grounds from materials left over from digging out subway routes.

There were a lot of random gardens and green spaces scattered throughout the downtown area, which were really lovely to eat in, wander through, and take photos of. Being that I could take my time walking around different areas and even circulate around the space, I experienced the site thoroughly. I made sure to take mental note on how people walk through the spaces; where they decide to walk, eat, sit, and just stand.  I noticed that many things I learned this past year in classes like Intro to Landscape Architecture definitely applied to people’s movements. For example, everyone keeps to their right when they always walk throughout a space. People also prefer to sit in areas where their backs are leaning against a solid structure and facing out to a space.

I also kept an eye on how the particular pairing of plants in a space can impact the ambiance. There was one walkway I strolled through that had shrubbery with deep purple and maroon flowers/leaves on them and tall trees that only allowed little light to penetrate though to the walkway, giving the space a very dark, eerie feeling. This space was actually a pretty relaxing transition after having walked through such an open space– the pier.  It was more intimate.

Finally, I met up with some friends and had dinner near Tompkin Square Park.  This cozy park was a great finish to a long day. We sat in the park’s lawn that was surrounded by huge American elms and watched the sun set. In closing, it was great to have shared my knowledge of certain parks and landscapes with my home friends and it helped me look at the spaces I visited in a new, more meaningful perspective. 

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Jun Cao

5/14/2015

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Yangluxi Li-5/13

5/14/2015

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Junhui Li_Day 3

5/13/2015

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I am trying to bring three postcards but about the first one_Dia Art Foundation, I asked the crew and they told me they don't have that. 

As to the second one, it is a postcard I bought at Whitney Museum and the writing is to show how I feel about the surrounding landscape from Whitney Museum, especially the high line. 

The last one is one of the exhibition hold by MOMA. I also asked the crew about the postcard, unfortunately, MOMA doesn't have the postcard shows the right image, so that I attached the photo about this landscape exhibition.
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May 13th, 2015

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May 13th, 2015

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[Day3] - Yuchi Kuo

5/13/2015

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Chenjung Kuo

5/13/2015

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Crystal Peritz

5/13/2015

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Making Connections
Today I visited the Whitney Museum by the Highline. We  started from the top floor and worked our way down as recommended by the museum staff. The art presented at the museum was very powerful and touched on subjects of past American wars, the great depression and other social issues that brought out great impacts on the society we live in today. After looking at the top floor we walked out onto a terrace where there were places to sit and some miscellaneous sculptures that people could interact with. As we stepped onto the stairs go to the next level down you get this feeling in your stomach of fear as though the stairs aren't stable. It might have been because it was a windy day but they rocked back and forth almost adding to the feeling that was being presented inside the gallery with the artwork.

This interaction with the architecture and the art really puts into perspective how much art and architecture go hand in hand. They are both one and the same. Each can make you feel a certain way and leave you with an impact. This connection can be seen in many other places like Paley Park, Central Park and SoHo which I visited today as well.

In Paley Park the architecture gives you a sense of relaxation or intimacy that is needed when dealing with the very crowded city streets. Central Parks architecture and landscape makes you feel as though you have left the city and brings you closer with nature. This is impactful for people who are surrounded by concrete all day and walk into the park to see the beauty of nature. SoHo’s architecture is very fitting for purpose. The buildings are wide and close together, while the sidewalks are also wide and the streets more are more narrow so pedestrians can easily make there way down the street to shop and take advantage of the stores.

The importance of making sure each design fits the purpose of the space is something that will leave the public impacted emotionally to a certain extent. A sense of satisfaction is felt when designs fit spaces perfectly and that's what leads to a prosperous space.

All in all today was a nice relaxing day in which me and other people in the class got to explore our surroundings and look at everything in a new light. I always feel as though wondering around really awakens the sense instead of having a fixed plan for things. Don't get me wrong sometimes planning is good but once in a while the unexpected is welcomed and can open your eyes to things you might not have noticed before and that what this “day off” has don't for me. As I walked around I made many connections between landscape, architecture and space which allowed me to see spaces I have visited many times in with a new pair of eyes almost, it was a refreshing feeling and I cant wait to continue on in this adventure tomorrow.

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