02 ECO TOWER

COURSE: Arc651

ADVISOR: D. Hussey

YEAR: Fall 2020

The Bronzeville neighborhood in Chicago Illinois is an another example of what a history of neglect can have on a neighborhood. Visiting this area I noticed that resources were scarce. My studio proposed to redevelop the Bronzeville area in order to create a sustainable, pedestrian friendly corridor.

My site is located along 35th Street, an empty lot across from IIT. I developed Eco Towers, a high-density mixed-use development. Designed for the future. This design seeks to create a vibrant and permeable urban center.

Eco tower strives for inclusion, diversity and a healthier life for people and for the planet. I focused on exploring a living building and how it could increase the biodiversity in the area while also making the people who would occupy it healthier.