Obama Presidential Museum in Garfield, Chicago

Master thesis (2016)

Authors

Contributors

B. Gremmen (mentor)
S. De Koning (mentor)
Programme
Complex Projects (Architecture and the Built Environment) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2016 Koh, K.
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Published Date

26-01-2016

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Programme

Complex Projects

Abstract

The main project -Obama Presidential Center- is located between the existing park and redevelopment area. It already officially announced that the center will be built in somewhere in Chicago. Garfield Park is an alternative for the location of the center and it can represent the new birth of the area that has been isolated for several decades. Furthermore, it will become a hub in western Chicago. The center is divided into two buildings and functions. One is the museum and the other is a library. Both projects give residences and visitors chance to meet cultural experiences. Obama Presidential Center and new urban development will increase economic value in Garfield. Through the project, the atmosphere of Garfield will be simultaneously changing.