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Excelsior.

An ongoing series of architectural proposals for New York. Infrastructure, public space, and the possibilities between them.

By John Hilmes
2026 — ongoing

Chapters

02 published
  1. Broadway traced in lime green through Manhattan, from Bowling Green to Inwood

    Chapter 01

    Broadway

    A street for people, all the way up Manhattan. An interactive study of crossings, storefront deliveries, daily life and the tradeoffs of a continuous walking and cycling Broadway.

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  2. Linked DataBarge decks illuminated along Newtown Creek in an architectural site study

    Chapter 02

    DataBarge

    A public waterfront above a working machine. Linked floating sections combine submerged data halls with planted walks, cycleways and a field of light.

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  3. Chapter 03

    Where Only The Drones Fly

    Coming soon

A street for people. A public waterfront. Further chapters will appear here as the work develops.