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Brooklyn Pier 7: The Stitch


Instructors: Steven Garcia & Dana Getman @SHoP Architects
Partner: Vedika Khushalani

Special Thanks to: Robert William Balder

Cornell University Department of Architecture | Fall 2024
 Pier 7 located in Brooklyn, New York, serves as a vital stitch, weaving together land and sea, past and future, heritage and innovation, and public and private realms. 

This proposal seeks to preserve and strengthen our relationship with the water through an integrated program that includes a museum, a maritime research center, and maritime education facilities. The museum celebrates the past, honoring New York City’s rich maritime history, while the research center reflects the present, showcasing advancements in marine science and technology. The education facility anticipates the future, providing opportunities for learning and innovation. Additionally, a ferry terminal will be incorporated into Pier 7, rerouting operations from their temporary location between Piers 6 and 7. This addition activates the pier, supports daily commuter circulation, and addresses immediate urban needs. 

The architectural design echoes the site’s maritime legacy, embracing adaptability and hybridity to unlock its multidimensional potential. By prioritizing public engagement while balancing private enterprise, the redevelopment ensures equitable access to the waterfront while addressing climate realities. 

Pier 7 is envisioned as a dynamic, living space—one that preserves history through innovation and allows its legacy to evolve and flow seamlessly into the future.

Metabolic Timline: New York Piers
Piers are not blank slates—it carries a rich history and an evolving timeline that shapes its identity.

Site Proximity: Bridging Past and Future
Pier 7, located between Brooklyn Bridge Park’s developed Piers 1-6 and the future potential of 
Piers 7-12, faces challenges and opportunities. Rising sea levels demand resilient design, while a growing population calls for sustainable public spaces.By reimagining the sea as a campus, Pier 7 becomes a place where learning, recreation, and resilience converge—blending environmental stewardship with urban innovation.
Balancing Land & Sea
How to balance the needs of both the sea and the land?
In Between Present and Past
How to design for the future in the present while being mindful of the past?
Environmental and Humanitarian Tension
How to push-pull the tension between environmental constraint and humanitarian pressure?

The Sea As The Campus
How can the private coexist with the public?

Museum
celebrates the past, honoring New York City’s rich maritime history.

Research
reflects the present, showcasing ongoing advancements in marine science and technology.

Education
anticipates the future, providing opportunities for learning and innovation.

Working Waterfront
For public use and access-controlled operations.








         
Tangible Spaces: 2D Zoning




North Elevation
South Elevation & Section C-C


1F Plan
2F Plan

















Section A-A

Section B-B
Exterior park


Maritime Library


Lecture Hall

Museum Exhibition

360 Immersive:

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