ABSTRACT:
Urban life, by definition has always been chaotic. The promise of opportunty brings thousands of people to cities every year. These cities are intended to bring culture and community together, but in a metropolis such as Los Angeles, people are more disconnected than ever.
Because L.A. has been shaped by the convenience of the automobile, we seem to have lost our sense of pedestrian-scale discovery. This project seeks to reclaim and invigorate the pedestrian culture that has been omitted from the city.
North | South perspectives of L.A. site
Cascading streetfront enticing discovery
Outdoor theatre with view of park
Left: Neighborhood Site | RIght: Outdoor Theatre
INTENTION:
The proposal is for a "spiritual retreat" in the urban extreme of Los Angeles. The site is located in Silverlake, on one of the busiest streets in Hollywood, Sunset Blvd. The concept for this project is to give the average person an escape from the fast-paced nature that is daily life in Los Angeles.
Recreational Parkspace + Waterfall
Enclosed park at center of neighborhood
Underground meditative retreat
PROGRAM:
A peaceful retreat from the frenetic Los Angeles lifestyle. A central park contained in one neighborhood block, connecting the surrounding neighborhoods with street-style perimeter shopping, multi-story recreational space, an outdoor public cinema, and a quiet underground meditative space.
Section Axonometric
Site Plan
Grading plans: site + park topography
Landscape detailing construction plans
