Southside Communication Center
Collaborators: Hartley Peterson, Roselynne Hodges, Ruoyan Yu
Bringing the sense of belonging in the Southside of Syracuse, while working with the community.
We envision SSCC to be:
Our design concept proposes to seamlessly transition users to a safe space from home, work, school, etc. through visual stimulation, harmonious room transitions, and connection between the building's current &future users with the community's past.
With the intent of making a space that excites people about the Southside and its history/future, we plan on utilizing local artists’ work to energize and draw the users into the all embracing environment. In order to achieve harmonious room transitions, our design focuses heavily on programming each room in which the user has a comfortable and balanced experience from the start to finish. With intended way finding that gives an ode to landmarks and memorable locations of Syracuse, the user can feel the dynamic spirit of this city. And in order to make this interior a safe space for users to learn and grow, our concept proposes to effectively enhance how SSCC promotes literacy, art, and health by exploring vertical egress in which floors are divided by privacy and public need. With a flowing configuration of space and creating an identity at each location, we hope to use vibrant and earth toned colors to express the feeling of the room's function.
Evidence Based Design
A comprehensive study, conducted since the early 1980s, with the intention to identify the most important perceived qualities of urban green spaces. We compile evidence collected between 1984 and 2018 suggesting eight key qualities, or perceived sensory dimensions, as particularly important to support people’s needs.
In general, simultaneous support for three closely related qualities is suggested as a simple heuristic for strong aesthetic function.
Local Artist Collaboration
About Jaleel
Whether it be through illustration work that showcases the often underrepresented, video work that captures the beauty and essence of black life and culture, or handmade dolls that aim to honor and acknowledge African traditions, there is no limit to his creativity and he will continue creating work that reminds black people of their worth; even when the world becomes too heavy.
Design Response
Literacy
In order for the design concept to uplift the need for literacy in the space, the first floor proposes to incorporate multi purpose spaces to provide classrooms, meetings spaces, and presentation areas. In order to highlight the important programs that SSCC provides for women and young adults.
Art
Art was an important area towards the design as it highlights the work of the young adults that participate in the art events. Collaborating with local Syracuse artists was an important area to explore as it connects back to the history of Syracuse.
Health and Wellness
The space provides a safe haven for pregnant individuals to gain knowledge about the stages of their pregnancy from other women and registered doula’s. With private health consultation rooms, meeting spaces, and a lactation room, the space allows women a safe escape.
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