Site Analysis
Site Conceptual Diagram
Final Site Design
Elevation of Shaded Rooms
Elevation of Baseball Fountain
Perspective of the Movie Theater
Perspective of the Space Behind the Diamond
Senior Project: Redeveloping an 'Urban Island'
Richmond, Virginia
People enjoy going to sporting events not only for the event, but the experience that is created. This project addresses an issue of lack of experience around The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia. Currently, The Diamond is surrounded by industrial use and blocked off, in a way by the Interstate 64/95 overpass and the railroad near Broad Street. These factors help create an 'Urban Island' which greatly decreases the level of interest and interaction in the area. This plan/project transforms the island into a Mixed-Use Entertainment Center. Highlights of the design include the addition of rooftop bars and outfield seating into the outfield fence, 'shaded rooms' of trees next to a linear water feature, retail, restaurants, theaters and bars/pubs.
