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A communal space at the heart of new housing project weaves water, light, vegetation, movement and sound into a lush and diverse garden experience. The courtyard at Gateway East is conceived as the social and communal heart of a large new housing project along the bank of the Potomac River. A large and continuous pergola structure sculpturally defines the center of the space and integrates movement and sound into a 3 dimensional, iconic experience. Ground plane modulations are calibrated to establish overlaps between the various programmatic spaces, resulting in a more cohesive sense of place. Our strategy for rooftop amenities, such as a pool, gardens, sunning decks, etc, seeks to pull the ‘weave’ up and through the building.
Project Credits
Client: Archstone
Architect: Davis Carter Scott