‘Forest’ is an extension of the previous semesters work. The objective was to further develop a previous design so that it would become a realized, built structure.

The design process began with efforts to relate and understand the potential system in its future setting: Silo City, Buffalo. These concrete masses on the site collect grain, and have done so for decades. The act of collection that was so prevalent and important to the history of the site was an important aspect to think about when developing an initial design concept. ‘Forest’ became an arrangement of vertical members that varied in height which not only emphasized the vertical nature of the Silos, but would collect natural elements on the site; earth, water, snow, leaves. It served as a wind barrier and a structure that provided specific view sheds of the site. The idea of collection and filtering extended to not only the natural elements but with the inhabitation of people as well.