ECHOI N G
ENTRANT NO.116
P L A TE A U
New Rochelle Waterfront Gateway Design Comptition
I NTRODUCTION Main objective of this project is to make the site both as a cultural and a recreational center of the city by embracing the historical building of Armory. Being respectful to its historical and social importance of the Armory, the design of exterior facade will be restored to its original state while the interior space will be renovated as a center for arts which will be used for various cultural activities such as art performances and social gatherings. A slab of Echoing Plaza extending from Armory towards the bay provides a space for outdoor events, viewing point and an access to the boardwalk. The whole site is divided into three parcels and each parcel has a unique characteristics . Boardwalk extended from the adjacent site crosses all the parcels and integrates the site as a cultural and recreational catalyst of the city. 1. ARMORY AS A CATALYST
2. EX T EN DI N G PLA ZA
3 . L I NKI NG P AR KS PHASE 1 (SITE2) PHASE 2 (SITE3+4)
CONNECTION TO SITE1
PHASE 3 (SITE5)
VIEW TOWARDS ECHO BAY
Main objective of this project is to make the
A slab of Echoing Plaza extentending from
The whole site is divided into three parcels
site both as a cultural and a recreational
Armory towards the bay provides a space for
and developed in three phases: site2 as a
center of the city by embracing the historical
outdoor events, viewing point and an access
cultural zone, site3+4 as a recreational zone,
building of Armory.
to the broadwalk.
and site5 as a nature conservation zone.
ECHOING PLATEAU
New Rochelle Waterfront Gateway Design Competition
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