In 2010 w/purpose was invited by a colleague to lead an urban design workshop with students at Isthmus Norte – an architecture school located in downtown Chihuahua. Located appropriately in a state which shares its name – Chihuahua. This was my first official visit to […]
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Near West Housing Summit
The Near West is revamping their Quality of Life plan for 2012-2015. Over past couple of years, we have noticed that the housing condition of Near West has changed drastically. The situation of our housing stock has raised concerns with residents, community partners, and potential […]
What’s In A Name? The Case For a New Georgia Street
There are visible signs that our city slowly manicuring its look as it prepares for the 2012 Super Bowl. At the top of that list – East & West Georgia Street, which is showing signs of regeneration. A complete transformation and welcome addition to the […]
Soft touch for an Industrial Space
You may asking yourself, “What does a fashion studio have to do with urban or public design”? Great question. The answer is – Everything. Creative Play is a phrase I use to describe our process in design. In that process, understanding neighborhood or urban development […]
Knowledge & Recreation
In his book The Production of Space, theorist and author, Henri Lefebvre calls for a “restoration of concern for the bodyâ€. He, like our team, believes space should be experienced through all senses and be responsible for our growth and welfare. If the growth of […]
The Rose that Grew from the Concrete – A New Urban Pavilion for Concord
Just South of Downtown Indianapolis, the community of Concord has reason to believe that instances of unexpected growth happen in the most unusual of places. These local miracles are powerful efforts whose purpose is not only clear, but extremely hard to argue against. “We want […]
Dressing Indianapolis: Presented by Spirit & Place Festival
DRESSING INDIANAPOLIS Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 7 p.m. | Indianapolis Museum of Art We adorn the body. How do we adorn a city? A distinctive style, sparkling accessories, good lighting … what does a city need to look good? How does city style way brand […]