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EMERGENCY: HOSPITAL
BASELINE: OFFICE/CONFERENCE
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EMERGENCY: RESIDENTIAL
BASELINE: WORKSPACES
ZOOMED-IN ROOM EXPANSION SYSTEM
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EMERGENCY: ROOM
BASELINE: OFFICE
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THE EAVE

The Eave is a metropolitan shelter designed to address the vulnerabilities of dense cities like New York, whose extreme infrastructure and population density were exposed during the 2020 pandemic. Serving dual functions, it operates as a regular facility in normal times and expands above ground during emergencies to provide healthcare, living space, and education programs for displaced residents. Inspired by the form of a protective umbrella, The Eave relieves overcrowded hospitals, prioritizes those in need, and supports long-term recovery by helping residents reenter the workforce—transforming individual shelter into city-scale protection.