Everyone picnics! A proposal for the reuse of ruins at the tip of Roosevelt Island (between Manhattan + Queens) published in a book for the NY Emerging Architects 2005.

The idea is to bring people to the island to picnic before the tremendous view of Manhattan on a 140 ft long table.

One end meets the water to encourage boat traffic, one end overlooks the Small Pox Hospital ruins turned green-planted outdoor gallery. Part boat dock, part invitation to performance art (linear dance!), and completely alluring for moments of casual respite.

The acreage beyond would be rehabilitated as a bird and arbor sanctuary further filling the site with life, sound and reprieve. The design reuses the distinctive red steam pipes which provide the island with self-sustaining energy as water closets and kiosks.