SITE VISIT

On our visit, we saw how the area is bustling because it is a commercial center. There were people of different ages, race, and nationalities, and the location was spotless since it is an iconic tourist attraction. Also, the Flatiron building was one of the biggest and tallest buildings within the perimeter.

The structure and the park were under construction, and a lot of remodeling was being done. Additionally, we noticed that there were various businesses around the building and inside it as well. The bottom level of the building was occupied by T-Mobile and a construction company. The building itself can’t be entered because the inside has not yet been able to be built. There is still a lot of construction within the building, and scaffolding was popular outside the building. There was construction all throughout the place.

We also noticed a “Climate Justice” phrase inside the building being placed throughout the windows to stand towards climate justice. The building also took the shape of the surrounding rodes as it was built to fill in the triangle stop within the rodes. The building will take another 3-4 years to complete, and most of the construction will occur within rather than outside. (We also took pictures of the site with a film camera to fit the aesthetic of the place)

SITE PAST AND PRESENT

The Flatiron Building was initially designed and inhabited by a construction firm aptly named after themselves, The Fuller Building, 1902. Later in 1929, the building changed ownership and was used as the headquarters for one of New York City's newspaper companies. THe lower level of the building has now become home to three retail stores, including T-Mobile, while the upper levels will be closed off until 2027 due to remodeling.

The building has a steel frame and is one of the most vital structures. Its shape has also made it one of New York's most iconic buildings; however, like the park, the building is under construction as they continue to remodel the limestone and terracotta facade. Unfortunately, this building seems to always be under construction, and our most extensive critique is on its structure.

Along with the fear of the shape of the building, there was also an incident where the building gargoyles were crumbling and falling onto the streets. In recent years, New York City has addressed this issue by implementing stricter inspections and scaffolding. While the scaffolding is in place to protect humans from harm, it is also an eye sore that prevent viewers and tourist from thoroughly enjoying the Beaux-Arts style.

SITE FUTURE

For our future, we have concluded that the flatiron will keep its shape to keep its iconic appearance. We have built a future in which no more cars are due to carbon emissions, and the streets are now walkable throughout New York. However, since there has been a lot of fear towards the building and its construction, we have decided to create a protective parasol.

This parasol is composed of egg shells, gelatin, and water. Since there have been years of fear over the construction of the building and its stance in the surrounding area, we have decided to create a composite that will be able to be given and used by everyone. We decided to go for a half-circle shape because this item will always be open; we don’t want it to take up too much space and disturb others while used in the streets. Additionally, we created it as a stick that individuals can hold for it to be much more accessible than an item to wear on the head. For instance, if someone has their hair styled a certain way or might have hair accessories such as bows, they won’t have to worry about not being able to wear this effectively since they can hold it without having to adapt to its shape.

This essentially will help individuals feel less scared of walking within the area of the flatiron building and will remove all of the scaffolding that has been built throughout the years. Not only that, but this essential can also serve as a great fashion statement.

FUTURE OBJECT