The Trio Lotus
George AzmyThe Trio Lotus is an ecological center and museum located on the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. Acting as a transition from urban density to wetlands, three separate volumes are connected with a pedestrian bridge to create a unique spatial experience through the restored ecosystem. The volumes, constructed of mass timber, sit above the landscape and house a museum, library, and research center, totalling 25,000 square feet. Arched light diffusers allow sunlight into the interior, reducing energy requirements.
George Azmy is pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. This project was originally prepared for ARCH 396 taught by Joseph M. Berlinghieri in Spring 2023.
This project was published as part of Transect Volume 5: Pedagogy (2024), Jacob Swanson, Daniel Girgis, Dhruvi Rajpopat, Fatima Fardos, Jimenna Alcantar, Elizabeth Kowalchuk, eds.