About 2 years ago, one of my graduate projects was featured at the Chicago Architecture Foundation, thanks to my instructor. Working in the architecture field, I have to say any sort of recognition whether it be through school or work brings a sense of pride and accomplishment to myself.
The premise derives from the juxtaposition of urban life and its segregation and the open spaces created. We closely looked at a specific point, Garfield Boulevard, South Side, Chicago conceptualizing how to "Redevelop the Boulevard" from an architecture stand point- not as social workers. What once was a lively, jazz filled development, now is just a mere deserted thoroughfare between Midway Airport and Hyde Park. The project is not about how to "improve" but to make slight instances to recreate what already exists.
My class was divided into three groups, with different sections of the boulevard. My group focused primarily on bringing in the existing activities and "displaying" its nature to the "public" and how to use learned conditions of streets to explore a solution to the problem-emptiness based on the program of the boulevard.
Take a look at my take of the groups' solution.
There is something to be said about urban design and its impact to every single neighborhood. There is this strong fascination of how things, people and the environment come together to create a whole along with emphasizing primarily on the user. I would like to see what can be brought on for the city of Dallas.
What's your take?
