As most probably know, I am currently in graduate school for my masters in architecture. As per usual with long breaks between posts on this blog, another project deadline has gotten in the way. It has passed and I am pretty proud with how the project has turned out. Nothing revolutionary, but it'll be a good staging for the rest of my time here at UVA. This post is a collection of images that I created for my final review, there are a few physical models that I still need to photograph, but I think these show it off pretty well.
The building is designed to serve as an interactive platform for engaging its surrounding context and cultural activities that occur within and around the building itself.
Located in Armstrong Park, just on the edge of the French Quarter, its neighboring street acts as a division between the touristy historic center and the african american cultural hub of the city. The main concept behind this building was to bridge this divide and to engage both the park and city square that my building was situated between. The park and square are visually blocked off by a line of overgrown oak trees and my design provides a welcoming entrance into the park, while reintroducing Congo Square as a urban space.
The building is intended to house the Roots of Music program, which is a highly touted after school marching band program for middle school aged at risk youth. I have also added an additional Jazz Institute that will serve as an archive of music for the Jazz National Park currently within the park.
(I hope to add a bit more to the description soon)
Plans, Sections, and additional Renderings below............
