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RECTILINEAR INTERVENTION

In northwest Washington D.C., along the Potomac River lies the historic neighborhood Georgetown. It is one of the oldest cities in the US and dates back to 1729 when it was laid out by Elisha Screven. Between the river and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, adjacent to the neighborhood’s old powerhouse is an open plaza, currently being used for informal gatherings and occasional markets. As the old powerhouse is renovated into a high-end restaurant the new owner wanted to take advantage of the open plaza for formal weekend-markets and evens.

The proposed canopy system is made up of seven funnel tent structures that inter-connects and cover a total area of 4,200 sqft. The circular concrete foundations hold in place metal tubes that together form an armature for the fabric. Each foundation also functions as drainage points for the canopy and provides seating and a planter. The space is broken down through segmented division walls, creating nooks for market vendors and seating pockets. Though its geometry and materiality the canopy structure has a light, non-threatening presence that doesn’t try to compete with its historic neighboring buildings. Rather, it offers a complementary lightness to the surrounding stone facades and a nod to the powerhouse’ window arches.

Completed with Gradient Design Studio, 2012

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