Clifton is located north of Cincinnati, Ohio and is the birthplace of Skyline Chili. The residents in this area use the plaza for many events and activities, such as yoga and concerts. The parameters of this project was to design a plaza that suited the resident’s needs, included a bar, covered stage area, a water feature, and modular seating.
The concept for my design was inspired by the streetcar and how it shaped Clifton into the place it is today. I used the streetcar map route for the Cincinnati area and created an abstracted version of it and mirrored it onto the plaza ground. I also used the trolly method in my movable seating, creating an experience similar to the streetcar. I also included a tensile structure in my design to shade and protect the stage and bar area.
