Quilted Ecologies
Fall 2021 | Partner: Jose Varela | Instructor: Omar Ali
In this masterplan scenario for a downtown Kansas City site lacking density, green space, and character, a new urban fabric is derived from the site’s existing ecologies, such as topography, stormwater flow, and wind patterns. By diverging from the established city grid, the design weaves the built and natural environments together, guiding water throughout the site and creating protective edges that buffer against prevailing winds.
