Chattanooga Design Studio
+ UTK Architecture
TEAM CYPRESS + TEAM MAPLE + TEAM POPLAR + TEAM RIVERFRONT + TEAM GATEWAY + TEAM WESTSIDE ABOUT THE PROJECT:
The James A. Henry building has been serving as one of the heart’s of the Westside Community since the early 1900s. The purpose of the redesign of the elementary school was to connect the community with Chattanooga at large and create an inclusive, well-purposed community center. ABOUT UTK ARCHITECTURE: The core of The University of Tennessee Knoxville’s Architecture program’s curriculum is the studio, where the students learn to explore and ideate. We begin with a focus on design fundamentals, moving through conceptual, abstract and experimental exercises to strip away preconceived ideas. UTK Architecture students are often inspired in the collaborative studios, such as the 2020 Academic Studio collaboration with Chattanooga Design Studio. ABOUT CHATTANOOGA DESIGN STUDIO: The student work was sponsored by Chattanooga Design Studio. The work of the Studio takes many forms: studies, charrettes and exhibitions for the general public; facilitation for community stakeholders; consultation with the developmental community; and resources for local government. The studio engages with various groups to keep a fresh perspective and allow for ideas to grow through the collaboration of thoughtful urban design.
TEAM CYPRESS
JAMES A. HENRY VILLAGE CENTER
site plan PDF
other plans
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TEAM MAPLE
CROWNING KWANZAA
TEAM POPLAR
THE JAMES A. HENRY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE
TEAM RIVERFRONT
THE MACHINE OF CONNECTION
TEAM GATEWAY
THE GRACE COURTS
TEAM WESTSIDE PATCHWORK STORYTELLING