block 37: new media center program

new media center performance retail residential restaurant office outdoor general

10-20% diagrams                                         residential
space description: 019
rentable living units for persons meeting certain income criteria - units may be studio 1 or 2 bedrooms - focus is to increase diversity among residents - these units may be mixed with units from space 17
components:
100 units ~ 150 persons

approximate size:
40 000 sf


inspiration:
space description: 020
rentable living units for students attending downtown area campuses - units may be studio 1 or 2 bedrooms - students presence aims to increase life of downtown after hours
components:
100 units ~ 200 persons

approximate size:
40 000 sf


inspiration:
tribune article
space description: 021
small short-term guest units which may accommodate guests of performances conferences or lectures in affiliation with new media center
components:
100 units ~ 200 - 400 persons
reception / lobby
storage


approximate size:
35 000 sf


inspiration:
space description: 022
a place for 21st century kids to be dropped off by their money making parents on the way to work - separate areas for kids of differing age groups should allow for sleeping play and educational time
components:
controlled entry

approximate size:
5 000 sf


inspiration: