WEAVING BETWEEN WALLS
The design intervention proposed here tackles the problems of unemployment, loss of identity and extinguished vitality through design, materiality and programme.
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
ARCHITECT
Sabina Choragwicki;
Shriyak Singh
YEAR
2019 / Academic
PROGRAM
Urban
SCALE
80,000 sqft
The site was the former location of South Works Steel Mill. It fostered a flourishing community, but since it got shut down in 1989, the surrounding residential zone has seen a proverbial fall from grace.
DESIGN DIRECTIONS -
- Rooting the design in the site and the people.
- Recognizing and highlighting the emotional and symbolic importance of the site and context.
- Providing a robust and profitable development idea for a valuable site.
- Providing an inclusive development proposal, considering all stakeholders.
- Alleviating persistent socio-economic problems.
