David conducted field research on New York City to understand how different architectural conditions, use cases, and historical narratives blend with one another to create emergent meaning and a sense of place. In New York City, he documented instances of these so-called “conceptual blends” in the urban landscape, with a specific focus on how the multifaceted history of Washington Square Park blends with present-day arguments about identity, culture, and politics to create emergent meaning. David accomplished his research through a blend of site vi
