Live · Make - mixed use confrontation
The four groups involved in Over-the-Rhine Brewery District Charrette in 2009 put forward the idea of a pedestrian street which traverse the site from south to north. In the proposals, it is also referred to an iconic building north of the pedestrian. LIVE ∙MAKE mixed use is based on this fact and continues the idea of pedestrian axis through the site. The existing building is divided into two, higher on the plot, the iconic building stands on the hill.
The two elements are faces. They communicate with each other through a set of shed recalling the industrial buildings of the late 19th century. The existing building became workshops, the iconic building became apartments. Facing the windows of sheds offer an ideal transparency. The artists can immerse themselves in their creation even when they are in their apartment. They can also benefit from a distant view of Cincinnati and inspiration needed to escape.
In the existing building, the cut is the opportunity to exhibit to the pedestrian some of these profession: sewing workshop, wood workshop, finishing room and the two light industrial units. It is also an opportunity to provide a showcase for artists selling their work.
Location
Cincinnati - Ohio, USA
Client
American Institut of Architects
The Brewery District
Architect
olijf.fr
Program
Design a membership based facility
with residences and workshops
Surface
50.700 sqf
Time-table
competition : november 2012
grand prize
