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Mediating Conflict in Situ
PLACE
ROLE​
Exhibition Designer
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RESPONSIBILITY
Site + Audience Research
Content Architecture
Design Strategy
Branding and Identity
3D Exhibition Design
Graphic Design
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EXPERIENCE​
McMillan Park was once used as a park space, filled with a diverse community. Decommissioned and fenced off since WWII, the 25-acre site stands in the middle of staggering gentrification in NW Washington, DC, and is the focus of an ongoing battle between developers, community activists, and city officials.
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PLACE uses placemaking principles to transform the site into an interactive exhibition, designed as a conduit for resolution that inspires a path forward for the community through the power of play, story, and collective action.
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PLACE leverages the unique qualities of the space, encouraging observation of the park and appreciation for its history. Designed for multiple levels of experience, a park space above cultivates community, while a think tank below invites visitors to delve deeper, mentally and physically.
Manholes are activated with quotes from urban planning heroes that pull visitors to, and through, the experience.
