Plac Maku - Professional Work

In collaboration with Barker Freeman Design Office

Site: Warsaw, Poland

Team: +Alexandra Barker, Adrien Allred, Megan Hurford, Dan Hoch 

Date: Summer 2013

Role: Architectural Intern

Our proposal to redesign the Warsaw Rotunda enwreathes the existing structure in a pleated Dupont Corian Terra canopy that provides a space for events, exhibitions, and performances. The Rotunda facade and roof is reclad in Dupont Sentry Glasto house a rain garden of native Polish vegetation that can absorb stormwater from the surrounding hardscape. The space can be reserved for special celebrations like weddings and parties and to house exhibitions and installations.   Rainwater filters through the center of the new powdercoated steel center column into a reservoir for plant irrigation. The underside of the canopy becomes a reflective canvas that can be uplit to create a dramatic light show. An elevated outdoor amphitheater provides a space for public gatherings and performances as well as a connection to an indoor mezzanine.

http://barkerfreeman.com/portfolio/plac-maku/