Re-barre

May 10

Project Outline: Seattle Waterfront

On a pier behind the Washington Street Boat Landing, the concept building’s facade echoes the arches of the historic pergola at its entrance.

From the multitude of curves by Minoru Yamasaki, the Washington State Convention Center, and the stadiums, the Seattle Waterfront conducts a dance of ribbons reflecting along the Puget Sound. Its neon lining illuminates the city’s nightscape, glowing green in our Emerald City. These local architecture abstractions and collaborations with public artists strengthen the civic identity of Seattle.

Transition living is a reflection of personal pace for those experiencing low-income needs or homelessness. The pace to get back on your feet is different for everyone.

Re-barre has been designed with the intention of creating opportunities for its occupants and visitors to discover their natural pace. Named after the nightclub Re-bar, the concept is meant to symbolize a second chance, rediscovering dance practice through a ballet barre and exploring different movement styles both day and night.

Within this site, we will have a Pongo writing center, dance studio, and outdoor performance amphitheater. These program designs are intended for the community to explore their emotions through writing and express their bodies through movement. In my research, I feel this was something that the waterfront needed not only for addressing homelessness in general but also for fostering a creative soul revival.