Zhuohui Gao
Lifted Boundaries
Environmental Design
2024
In Chinatown, sense of boundaries are weakened, shop signs and merchants spill out into the street and make Chinatown a unique urban setting. In this thesis, a Multi-use public/commercial market/culture center will provide residents with public space, while revitalizing a old theareter bring new heart to Chinatown. This revivitalization will supports commercial and culture activity to facilitate community connection and celebration of the diverse culture of Chinatown. The architecture will focus on breaking sense of boundaries between the street and interior space and emphasis on integrating architecture into urban environment.