morteza karimi runs simulation to develop manhattan to zoning capacity
all images courtesy of morteza karimi
above: union square

 

 

 

utilizing open source GIS data and the new york zoning resolution, NYC architect morteza karimi imagines manhattan developed to its maximum potential. a formal study of the present and future of the rapidly changing metropolis, quantifiable variables allow distinct neighborhoods to emerge. as developers compete for every inch of the borough, karimi’s animation may prove to be not far from the truth. watch the full simulation below. 

morteza karimi manhattan zoning animation
central park north

 

video courtesy of morteza karimi

morteza karimi runs simulation to develop manhattan to zoning capacity
upper east side  

morteza karimi runs simulation to develop manhattan to zoning capacity
upper west side

morteza karimi manhattan zoning animation
west village 

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downtown 

morteza karimi runs simulation to develop manhattan to zoning capacity
washington heights  

morteza karimi manhattan zoning animation
midtown

 

 

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edited by: nick brink | designboom