(im)perfection: an academic residency
University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Architecture
Instructor: Dan Wheeler
Site: Steelworkers Park, Chicago, IL
Occupancy
A live/work space for an artist, artisan, or academic of any trade for a one year residencies.
Perimeter
50’ x 50’ x 16’
1’ min x 50’ x ‘ 16’ noncombustible wall running N/S
Exterior space <50% of area.
Site
Southside Chicago U.S. Steelworkers Park, formally known as South Works of US Steel Complex
the wall…
Moving left to right, we start with the context of the ore walls. These “found” objects are defining not only due to their size, but also to the cultural value associated with the history of the site. Speaking the same language of the duo, a third constructed wall is added. Opposing N/S fire walls are introduced- ultimately the elements separating artists residencies from one another.
…and its interior…
To be written…
