I wanted this project to respond to the need for a community space that is open and welcoming to people of all ages. The idea was to create a place where people can gather, learn, play, reflect, and spend time together, while also having a strong connection to the river and the surrounding park. Rather than creating a building with one specific purpose, I wanted to create a space that could adapt to the different needs of the community.

The relationship between the building and the outdoors becomes an important part of the experience, rather than the landscape simply surrounding the building. The connection to the river and park creates opportunities for people to move between indoor and outdoor spaces and experience the building in different ways.

Architectural Design by Sara Fernandes