URBAN FEASTS: Observations on Food and Public Realm in the Growing City presents the productive parallels between two primary scales of public gathering that we are uniquely involved in - food spaces and public realm. These seemingly disparate scales of design are for us united in an approach where a convivial, joyous chaos is 'baked in.' Designing new neighbourhoods in the rapid intensification of our city must begin with the public realm. Ideas for settings that provoke social exchange, gathering, events, and outdoor rooms sculpted by natural and artificial lighting are surprisingly parallel in our approach to the more intimate scale of interior hospitality spaces designed as curated and textured social condensers. Via a market, a restaurant, a hotel lobby, and two signature large scale urban projects, this presentation will demonstrate a unique design approach at all scales of the city.
Note: This session is being submitted for OAA, ARIDO and IDCEC accreditation.