Freecell Architecture has won PXSTL, an urban design competition that will create a temporary performance space on a vacant lot in Grand Center. All images courtesy of Freecell Architecture.
* PXSTL Competition announcement |
Among the three finalists announced in June, Freecell Architecture was chosen for its focus on community engagement and vision for Grand Center as a hub for social and cultural activity.
Its proposal features components for active audience engagement; transforms the vacant lot into a gathering space; and is architecturally resonant with the Pulitzer’s Tadao Ando facility, located across the street.
Freecell Architecture will receive a $50,000 project budget and a $10,000 honorarium to create the temporary construction composed of a platform, fabric canopy, and adjustable fabric funnels that extend below and above the structure’s frame. The platform will serve as a space for outdoor performances and public and education programs. The construction will also be lit at night, activating the space in a distinct manner in the evening hours.Installation will begin in spring 2014 and the project will open to the public in early summer for a span of six months.
