Shannon Malone

HOW DO WE FORTIFY A COMMUNITY W I TH O UT E R A DI CATI NG I TS HERI TAGE?

EX PL O R I NG THE BL U R R E D L I N E B E T W E E N G E NTR I F I C ATI O N A N D R E V I TA L I Z AT I O N

S HANNON M ALO NE | IN TD C A PS TO NE 2 0 2 0

THE R E SEA RCH: The continuation of poverty is derived from the unequal distribution of wealth, alongside individuals within lower socioeconomic classes being unable to maintain accumulated income. When further examining this inequality, various disparities arise due to lack of opportunity, in addition to not meeting qualifications from a lack of education or training.

Polarized thinking, a characteristic of those within a cycle of generational poverty, inspired the conceptual solution of my space. Polarized thinking is the consideration of only two extremes without the examination of options. With many of today’s youth using polarized thinking to project their worth and ability to be successful, I wanted to combat their limiting mentality by exposing them to options and various opportunities.

To articulate this concept, I developed an after school enrichment center for marginalized youth in Over-theRhine. This facility would expose the students to various educational, recreational, and mentoring resources, such as STEM and the visual and performing arts.

But the new poverty is constructed so as to destroy aspiration; it is a system designed to be impervious to hope – PAYNE

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DIGITAL DESIGN

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TUTORING + HOMEWORK

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FREE PERIOD

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LAYERED IMPERMANENCE DES IG N C O N C EP T

This capstone explores how the layering of impermanent structures and materials within a site aids in the progression and development of not only that space, but the continuation of the enrichment of the inhabitants as well.

My center will allow lower-income adolescents within OTR to explore a variance of opportunities and experiences throughout the year, and explore how flexibility and stability is a duality that requires submission and adaptation.

PHASE 1: The system is originally a flat, flushed element that is able to recede into either the wall or the floor.

PHASE 2: The system is then able to bend and expand upward or outward,

PHASE 3: The system sits and locks upward, now able to be interacted with: can be used for seating, as a table, or as a vertical surface

I M P E R M A N E N T S YS TE M S TU DIES |

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LARGE COLLABORATIVE SPACE

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ONE SOLO, ONE COLLABORATIVE

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TWO COLLABORATIVE SPACES

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FOUR SOLO SPACES

PLAN VIEW

ELEVATION VIEW

F L E X I B L E PA R T ITION S |

MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS

MATERIALITY, LIG HT + PRIVACY

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THE SITE |

1431 MAIN STREET

THE 55 ANGLE The orthogonal grid within my building was rotated to delineate a 55 angle; pulled from the site plan of Rothenberg Preparatory Academy’s relation to surrounding streets, this move not only disrupts the orthogonal nature of Over-TheRhine, but also introduces the kids to a familiar positioning in which they did not know they were already familiar with .

PROXIMITY TO ROTHENBERG PREPARATORY ACADEMY

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STORAGE

GALLERY CAFE

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MAIN STREET

REST ROOM

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EXTERIOR COURTYARD

BEANBAG LOUNGE

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CHANGING ROOM

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WORKSHOP SPACE

LOUNGE SPACE

OPEN TO BELOW REST ROOM

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BIQUARTERLY FEATURE WALL WITH ARTWORK

BY BLACK ARTISTS

ADJUSTABLE GALLERY WITH MOVABLE, ROTATIONAL PANELS

ROPE LINING ON THE SOCIAL STAIR TO OBSCURE VIEWS

MAIN L OUNGE + GAL LERY WALL

YO G A + D ANC E S TUD IO

poses and passe ON SITE STORAGE FOR QUICK CONFIGURAL CHANGES

BARRES ATTACHED TO MIRRORS TO MINIMIZE FREE STANDING OBJECTS

team steAm CHALKBOARD FLOORS TO ENCOURAGE CREATIVITY + CHANGE

MULTIPURPOSE FURNITURE THAT CAN BE REARRANGED

SLIDING GLASS DOORS THAT ARE ABLE TO OPEN AND EXPAND SPACE

MU LT I F U NC T I O NA L S T U DI O S

IN TERA C T I V E S T RUCTURES

rock and roll INTERACTIVE STRUCTURES: PLAYABLE HARP CHORD STAIRS + ROCK WALL

ROPE LOUNGE TO OBSCURE VIEWS

MULTIPLE STORY + SPATIAL OVERLAYS

WE EDUCATE. WE EQUIP. WE UPLIFT. THA NK Y O U