Astrid Siyao Liu

The main and final design site for this studio will be a city block currently under development. And we turned back the clock to 2013 and assume that it was designated a park prior to the most recent apartment blocks being built. Moving to the big site, the intent was also enriched by the different context: Heritage wall and buildings: enhance the definition of un-controlled space---a demolition site --- a reflection of time (the most uncontrollable thing)Urban context: moving more into the city, reminds me of the urban weeds--- another active uncontrolled elements. “Uncontrolled” experience: forming opposite sense of space for visitors by offering width/creating advantage view point. “Uncontrolled” appearance: setting conditions and see what could be changed by the nature--- landform/water/soil/plants/weather.