Crafting a Gateway in California
Updated: Jan 7, 2020
According to their site, Emerson Collective is a social change organization that uses a broad range of tools including philanthropy, impact investing, and policy solutions to create the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Established and led by Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective is working to renew some of society’s most calcified systems, creating new possibilities for individuals, families, and communities.
The organization asked us to design and implement a gateway fence to act as a landmark for their new Bloomhouse location in east Palo Alto. The space consists of 54 acres of land on the bay that is still being reimagined, but is currently serving as a community meeting and workshop destination.
The gateway, pictured above, took three days to install permanently and is our first parametric fence design. We sped up volunteer participation by harnessing a jig to make fast and accurate work without the slow, continual measurement process of typical builds.
The organization asked us to design and implement a gateway fence to act as a landmark for their new Bloomhouse location in East Palo Alto. The space consists of 54 acres of land on the bay that is still being reimagined, but is currently serving as a community meeting and workshop destination.
This post presents a thoughtful approach to community engagement in urban spaces, particularly with the idea of "crafting gateways." I’m curious how initiatives like metro run could further enhance accessibility in these areas. Have you considered integrating public transport improvements into your planning?
A jig is a custom-made frame or tool that holds things in place and guides work so that pieces can be cut, drilled, or put together quickly and correctly granny, without having to measure everything over and over again.
Crossy Road looks simple from the first move. The real challenge starts when you try to keep moving without making one careless step.
crossy road
Really interesting take on urban gateways! How do you envision community input shaping future designs? By the way, I love playing Skribbl IO with friends to spark creativity too!
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