As environmental uncertainty looms, urban spaces must be designed in preparation for climate catastrophes. Resilience is rooted in the abilities of community leaders to organize and respond to local needs. Urban Fabrik is designed for a low-income neighborhood at risk of being disadvantaged by climate disaster. Beyond its purpose for emergency readiness, its program hosts a bicycle assembly workshop. Providing an opportunity for locals to develop welding and fabrication skills, as well as personal modes of carbon-neutral transportation. The vivid colors and textures of the building become a strategy for collective expression as a community. This reinforces the building as a reflection of the communities identity and experiences. Urban Fabrik ties together leisure, enrichment, and emergency readiness all under one roof.
1/8” Massing model, each module is hand-painted with diverse patterns and colors to demonstrate the customizable nature of the buildings decoration & ornament.
Section through Urban Fabrik and the neighboring viaduct.
Hand-drawn egress diagram in the animated style of American pop artist Keith Haring (1958-1990).
Conceptual sketch.
Rooms are individually painted with gouache and adhered to the structure.
Model being constructed from plywood and paper mache.
Site plan.
Back view of model.
Plans.
Aerial view of the southwest facade.