Developed plans - Option 1 - Pratt’s Center for Sustainable Design Studies (CSDS) and Pratt's Incubator partnered with the Pratt Towers housing cooperative to reinvigorate their unused outdoor space in Brooklyn. These plans were developed with a team of designers: Kris Drury, Carolyn Schaeberle, Sushir Kadidal, Sahar Ghaheri and myself.
Pratt Towers "Design Jam" with community members - Pratt’s Center for Sustainable Design Studies (CSDS) and Pratt's Incubator partnered with the Pratt Towers housing cooperative to reinvigorate their unused outdoor space in Brooklyn. Designers held a “design jam” in order to listen to the ideas from the 326 family, multi-cultural community. Brainstorming and feedback sessions explored possibilities for the area that will evolve with the needs of a changing community over time. Phased plans are currently in development.
Exploring the existing space - Pratt’s Center for Sustainable Design Studies (CSDS) and Pratt's Incubator partnered with the Pratt Towers housing cooperative to reinvigorate their unused outdoor space in Brooklyn. Designers held a “design jam” in order to listen to the ideas from the 326 family, multi-cultural community. Brainstorming and feedback sessions explored possibilities for the area that will evolve with the needs of a changing community over time. Phased plans are currently being developed.
First draft of plans - Pratt’s Center for Sustainable Design Studies (CSDS) and Pratt's Incubator partnered with the Pratt Towers housing cooperative to reinvigorate their unused outdoor space in Brooklyn. Designers held a “design jam” in order to listen to the ideas from the 326 family, multi-cultural community. Brainstorming and feedback sessions explored possibilities for the area that will evolve with the needs of a changing community over time. Phased plans are currently being developed.
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Pratt Towers Public Space
Ashley Thorfinnson
Graduate Student, Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NY