Contextual Analysis: South Craig Street, between Forbes and Fifth
Contextual Analysis: South Craig Street, between Forbes and Fifth Physical Attributes Ebb and flow of traffic Windy Wide sidewalks Paid street parking Smalls trees line sidewalk Contains Razzy Fresh, police station, offices Bus stop Sidewalk is for the most part
Contextual Analysis: South Craig Street, between Forbes and Fifth
Contextual Analysis: South Craig Street, between Forbes and Fifth Physical Attributes Ebb and flow of traffic Windy Wide sidewalks Paid street parking Smalls trees line sidewalk Contains Razzy Fresh, police station, offices Bus stop Sidewalk is for the most part

“Warm” by Joo Yun Han (2015)
I observed the public space near east liberty and shady side. I felt the street is too desolate and cold. People do not talk, just use their smartphone or listen to music, indifferent to others. So I put the fireplace to

“Warm” by Joo Yun Han (2015)
I observed the public space near east liberty and shady side. I felt the street is too desolate and cold. People do not talk, just use their smartphone or listen to music, indifferent to others. So I put the fireplace to

“PlayMo” by Martin Heide (2010-present)
Martin Heide creates temporary installations with milk crates in abandoned public spaces and laneways in Melbourne. People are able to rearrange the crates however they want, though the structural parts of the PlayMo are secured together with cable ties. Article

“PlayMo” by Martin Heide (2010-present)
Martin Heide creates temporary installations with milk crates in abandoned public spaces and laneways in Melbourne. People are able to rearrange the crates however they want, though the structural parts of the PlayMo are secured together with cable ties. Article

“Phone Booth Book Share” by John Locke (2010)
Since now mobile phones are ubiquitous and smart phones more and more common, the old fashion phone booth is made redundant. Now that phone booths sit in may places unused, architect John Locke see it as a public place

“Phone Booth Book Share” by John Locke (2010)
Since now mobile phones are ubiquitous and smart phones more and more common, the old fashion phone booth is made redundant. Now that phone booths sit in may places unused, architect John Locke see it as a public place

“Balance” by Luca Damasco (2015)
It becomes quite clear upon entering the alleyway that this space is not meant for people. It is meant for passage. It is meant for the facilitation of travel and transport. Scattered throughout the alley, the byproduct of human

“Balance” by Luca Damasco (2015)
It becomes quite clear upon entering the alleyway that this space is not meant for people. It is meant for passage. It is meant for the facilitation of travel and transport. Scattered throughout the alley, the byproduct of human

“Piano Staircase” by Volkswagen-The Fun Theory (2009)
The Fun Theory is an initiative led by Volkswagen. Their idea is that if you make something simple and fun, you can create positive behavior change. Here, they made the stairs piano keys, so when someone climbed up the stairs,

“Piano Staircase” by Volkswagen-The Fun Theory (2009)
The Fun Theory is an initiative led by Volkswagen. Their idea is that if you make something simple and fun, you can create positive behavior change. Here, they made the stairs piano keys, so when someone climbed up the stairs,

“Guerilla Gardens” by Ron Finley (2011)
Ron Finley introduced the idea of “guerilla gardening” to South Central LA. He has turned areas along curbs, traffic lots, and other unused land into vegetable gardens. It’s a really interesting idea of repurposing unused land into something that solves

“Guerilla Gardens” by Ron Finley (2011)
Ron Finley introduced the idea of “guerilla gardening” to South Central LA. He has turned areas along curbs, traffic lots, and other unused land into vegetable gardens. It’s a really interesting idea of repurposing unused land into something that solves

“Favela Painting” by Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn (2005)
Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn have been painting in neighborhoods such as favelas in Rio de Janeiro to North Philadelphia since 2005. They engage the local community in their painting endeavors, which helps build a sense of community among the

“Favela Painting” by Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn (2005)
Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn have been painting in neighborhoods such as favelas in Rio de Janeiro to North Philadelphia since 2005. They engage the local community in their painting endeavors, which helps build a sense of community among the
Contextual Analysis: Oakland Alleyway
An Analysis of An Oakland Alleyway Physical Attributes : Cold Dark Tight Dirty Smelly Cramped Busy Cracked Concrete Unkempt Gardens Low Relative to Surrounding Buildings Out of the way Multi Directional Brick Walls Covered In Cigarrette Butts Slanted Staircase Broken
Contextual Analysis: Oakland Alleyway
An Analysis of An Oakland Alleyway Physical Attributes : Cold Dark Tight Dirty Smelly Cramped Busy Cracked Concrete Unkempt Gardens Low Relative to Surrounding Buildings Out of the way Multi Directional Brick Walls Covered In Cigarrette Butts Slanted Staircase Broken

“I Wish This Was” by Candy Chang (2010)
After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans was filled with vacant lots, buildings, and shop front. Candy Chang wishes to change this and refill the empty spaces. Chang created “I Wish This Was” stickers that could be posted anywhere. Any person

“I Wish This Was” by Candy Chang (2010)
After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans was filled with vacant lots, buildings, and shop front. Candy Chang wishes to change this and refill the empty spaces. Chang created “I Wish This Was” stickers that could be posted anywhere. Any person