Party Walls by Office Mian Ye is a permanent, multi-functional installation situated within a compact courtyard in Brooklyn, New York. Designed to serve the surrounding residential, creative, and public functions, the space integrates perse building programs, including garden-level residential units, a recording studio, and an art gallery. This courtyard installation balances the dynamic needs of its urban environment with a design that fosters connection and tranquility.
The design centers on a series of multi-arched steel structures crafted from ¼” steel plates. These arches are arranged at varying angles to create a rhythm of open and enclosed spaces, defining private entryways for tenants while facilitating natural light and privacy. Certain arches incorporate planter beds, enabling urban gardening and softening the industrial backdrop with natural greenery. Others are adapted for technical functions, such as supporting a projection screen or providing shade over a bar area, enhancing the versatility of the space.
The installation by Office Mian Ye is designed to accommodate a range of activities, including film screenings, workshops, outdoor yoga, and community events. With capacity for up to 50 guests, the courtyard balances open and sheltered zones, ensuring adaptability for events of different scales. Its configuration fosters social engagement while maintaining areas of retreat for residents. Surrounded by buildings clad in a mix of materials such as blue corrugated metal, grey-painted wood, and concrete, the courtyard’s powder-coated steel arches offer a unifying aesthetic. The material palette complements the industrial character of the neighborhood while introducing a cohesive and refined visual identity to the space.
▲ Mian Ye工作室在布鲁克林庭院内设计的Party Walls使得庭院被重新定义,即为多功能共享空间
Party Walls by Office Mian Ye redefines a Brooklyn courtyard as a multi-functional shared space
▲ 多个拱形钢结构之间种植有草皮,使得公共空间与私密空间之间有一个缓冲空间
natural greenery complements the steel structures, creating a buffer between public and private spaces
▲ 该拱形钢结构联系了庭院内部的多个功能,如住宅单元、录音棚和艺术画廊之间的关系变得紧密
the installation serves perse programs, including residential units, a recording studio, and an art gallery
▲ 庭院内部的特色是一个由多个拱形钢结构墙面组成的休闲共享空间
multi-arched steel structures crafted from ¼” steel plates frame the courtyard’s spatial design
▲ 拱形钢结构墙面向庭院内部倾斜,使得公共空间与私密空间之间产生一种微妙的平衡
steel arches are angled to create a balance between open areas and private tenant entryways
▲ 拱形门之间的绿化种植使得工业环境变得柔和,也为城市园艺增添光彩
planter beds integrated into the arches encourage urban gardening and soften the industrial setting
▲ 多个白色涂层的拱形钢结构设计使得庭院有内聚感,且能将庭院内不同材料联系在一起
powder-coated steel arches introduce a cohesive aesthetic that ties the perse material palette together