Garnett Station Housing
This study explores the possibility of an urban revitalization in an extremely underdeveloped area of downtown Atlanta. The study explores this idea by operating on three [3] scales: [1] Urban, [2] Block/Building, and [3] Unit.
Project Details:
Module | Options Studio Fall 2013
Critic | Mark Cottle
Location | Atlanta, Georgia
Program | Urban Renewal
Site Plan
Urban Scale
On the Urban Scale, my first move was to create a large Catalan-Style Rambla down the central street of the site. This immediately created main streets and supporting avenues. Lining the streets with trees according to zoning conditions allowed for a more inviting urban experience much like that of the long ramblas of Barcelona, Spain.
Block/Building Scale
On the Block/Building Scale, I divided each block to hold one large building which supports a large central courtyard. This allows for two double loaded corridor bars for which program can be assigned to. The ground floor is left open with storefront glass for retail development.
Unit Scale
On the Unit Scale, each unit consists of four blocks [twelve foot by twelve foot each] of the overall building. In each unit, one of these block is devoted to a balcony which either looks out onto the street or into the courtyard.