Year 3 Digitized Conections

Programatically the project includes a variety of community programming, including a community center and various public performance areas. The space targets people looking to be active in their community, providing an opportunity to engage with public programs such as classes and concerts.

In a broader sense, the orientation of the screens compounded with the novel nature of the space engages anyone who drives or walks past the building, quickly communicating an idea as people go about their daily commute.

The physical model is used to visualize each individual screen, treating them as the primary organizational element that the remainder of the building conforms to. The contents of the screen remain abstract and gives room for the residents of UChicago and Woodlawn to establish what is projected on the screens on a day to day basis. The materials were chosen to emphasize the screens, either enhancing their effect or maintaining neutral tones to avoid diminishing the screens’ impact.