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05 Powelton Community Center
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date: Spring Studio 2021-2022
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Instructor: Dr. Ulrike Altenmüller-Lewis
Media: Sketching, AutoCAD, Rhino 7, Illustrator, Photoshop
The addition of the three new structures on the site support the existing Powel School in its conversion to the Powelton Community Center. The expansion aims to combine three main aspects of what brings a community together: Art, Food, and Music.
The center serves as a hub for the Powelton area to create, display, and represent the skills and ideas of the community.
Longitudinal Section
Gallery Section
Cafe Section
Theater Section
The articulation of the brick envelope allows for unique interior experiences. Depending on the function of the space, light is used in formal ways, as seen in the gallery, and in informal ways, as seen in the cafe. Tools such as the paneling system above is an example of how light can be introduced and redirected into the space.
