A Wrapped Haven for Shared Time
A building has at least two lives – the one imagined by its maker and the life it lives afterward – and they are never the same
This Intergenerational Community Center in Newark takes a page from OMA’s Seattle Public Library playbook, opting for a cool, modular dance of floating, shifting sections to juggle all sorts of program needs. Picture the library’s stacked zones and buzzing pathways this project channels that vibe with a dynamic push-and-pull style across every floor. It’s like a social jamboree where seniors, youngsters, and everyone in between mingle in overlapping, see-through spaces. Each floor is a stage for a kaleidoscope of activities imagine shared kitchens, playful zones, and serene nooks all cohabiting in a flexible, modular wonderland. The outcome? A civic hub that shrugs off stiffness, champions cross-generational bonding, and evolves with time, acting as both a social magnet and a living urban masterpiece!