Re-establishing Purpose

Abstract

The evolution of time encourages change and diversity which often promotes both innovation and advancement. Many industrial cities including Detroit were once booming and full of life but as time moves on and advancement occurs, buildings that once housed these prosperous functions are left as remnants. Many of these buildings are now empty and dilapidated, being viewed as an eyesore and a symbol of failure within the city. Rather than being viewed as a sign of failure these buildings are a resource for the future. This thesis intends to create a site specific solution for a waterfront industrial district devastated by vacancy and neglect, and to recreate a sense of unification within the community.