Neill Kaipo Shikada

LOMEX-R

*A virtual reality experience of the unbuilt Lower Manhattan Expressway*

You wake up amongst the surreal beauty of a mid-century modernist's dream: the Lower Manhattan Expressway. You are the descendant of Paul Rudolph - the architect himself - still entrusted with the upkeep of the LOMEX. Recently there have been calls for demolishion of the LOMEX, you are tasked with finding a way to stop the city of New York from going through with it. Your family name is on the line, better get to work.

Axonometric of LOMEX in the site

[Illustrator, Rhinoceros]

Paul Rudolph chair immersion asset

[Blender]

Sections describing experience sequence

[Illustrator, Rhinoceros]

Bedroom of 2-story unit - inspired by the Green Residence

[Unity]

Living space of 2-story unit - inspired by the Green Residence and Paul Rudolph's apartment

[Unity]

Central pedestrian walkway

[Unity]

People-movers located in apartment block, above a sunken highway

[Unity]

Office near the hub of the Lower Manhattan Expressway

[Unity]