01 KNITTING THE NEIGHBORHOOD
MIXED-USE URBAN COMMUNITY
Academic Work I North Memphis
Project Description:
65,000sf, New Construction: Mixed Use
Residential, Commercial,
Parking
Client Needs:
Developers seek to densify an abandoned factory site located in North Memphis. This proposal focuses on a brownfield property that overlooks the Wolf River Harbor and sits adjacent to the historic Snuff Factory building.
Concept:
Located on N Front St., this site sits at the center of an abandoned community that is in the works of being revitalization. This project helps to fill the “hole in the urban fabric” by densifying North Memphis. Designed to function as a mixed
use building, it hosts residential units, private office spaces for individual businesses, as well as eateries and retail spaces for the community to enjoy. This environment welcomes artists, business professionals, and the social community.
All people from different walks of life are invited to live in this serene environment located in, what will soon be, the heart of North Memphis’ bustling city.
South
Facing Perspective
Vicinity Map
Site
Downtown Memphis fosters a diverse community. From bustling business offices to lively institutional eateries, this cityscape provides the framework for a vested and growing community.
Diverse Clientele Attraction
There are vast amounts of apartments,hosting young adult couples, in the Downtown area as well as in Harbor town
Outgoing Couples
While many of the arts programs and institutions are located in MidTown, many of the art socials are located in the Downtown Area
Creative College Students
Densely populated in Downtown Memphis, many professionals live in or closely to the Downtown area
Business Professional
Parking Structure
2 story, 43,000sf per floor In-Out access from Looney Ave.
Residential Complex
2 story, 38,000sf per floor
1-Bedroom, 2-Bedroom Apartments
Commercial
2 story, 20,000sf per floor
Fine Arts Retail/ Restaurants Private Business Offices
A parking structure and linear building was requested by the client. The residential complex is used to house the guests and workers of the commercial space. In addition, the internal plaza creates a serene green space for the residents to enjoy.
Key Plan
Building Section
Community Center
residential, retail and grade school services, houses neighboring families
Medical District
hospital facilities, used for public care and training for young professionals
The site is populated in the hearth of the city, surrounded by a dense residential area that hugs its neighboring medical and corporate district. The dynamic of the surrounding areas has pointed back to this empty site to logistically serve as a communal gathering space for the busy city.
Corporate Business
office buildings, professional business workers travel here
Existing
West Elevation
The existing site hold a twenty-five foot mound of dirt and gravel. The mound acts as a divider between the community members and serves as a reminder of government oppression.
This project proposes the return of this site to its community, beginning with the removal of the giant mound.
Engage Community Environment
A public art space and park will be put in place of the mound. Here, all visitors will gather to practice multimedia/multicultural art.
