This project honors the memory of C. David Campbell, former CEO of the McGregor Fund, Board Member of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, and friend and enthusiast of the Detroit Riverfront and the Dequindre Cut.
The project occupies a space on the Dequindre Cut near the Lafayette Street entrance, captures the potential of the Cut via a unique and engaging public space. Siting and orientation of the project considers both existing and new access, entry, connection, visibility, and view –both to and from the project.
The project captures the idea of the “front porch.” As such, it is to act as both an entry point and an extension of the primary space, and is to be a place that can be both intimate and public – as well-suited for large gatherings as it is for individual repose.
The project considers the many ways that people of all ages, abilities, and interests use the Dequindre Cut year-round. This requires creating a flexible space which will engage a variety of users and uses – both intended and unintended – to encourage moments of rest and reflection as well as interaction and play.
Finally, this project strives for authenticity – reflecting the best assets of the Dequindre Cut and the Riverfront development, and supporting the goals of the DRFC via their mission to transform Detroit’s public spaces into inviting, iconic gathering places for all.
Collaborators:
bioLINIA, renderings
Hamilton Anderson Associates, Architect of Record
