The "Cultural Information Exchange” proposes the complex, civic amenities of information, interaction, and exchange critical to a new 24-hour community.
The competition subject is to a propose a temporary structure to house an information center in Wall Street incorporating exhibition space and gathering space, which through its design, programming and presence will influence the future of Downtown Manhattan. The "Cultural Information Exchange” proposes the complex, civic amenities of information, interaction, and exchange critical to a new 24-hour community. The information exchange on network level already existent as a result of the activities taking place in the region has given us inspiration for a new conception of cultural exchange."As a huge glass block surges from the sea, the singular object is Downtown. The top of the iceberg anchors the adrift island forever. From far, one can see it glow... It wants to reveal...”
GAD Foundation works to positively affect practice and theory in architecture and urbanism with a focus on education, society and their intersection with architecture and urbanism.
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