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With Polk Bros. Park being such a public space, the western portion of the site is more introspective. A nature-filled escape that also features an art walk in the center is available to the public.
The boat would dock just south of the building.
A gesture to the public
A gesture to the public
The gesture that created the open atrium space (explained in process) also elevated the firefighters' sleeping quarters. This represents the willingness of Chicago culture to interact with the public and the high respect for firefighters.
The diagonal supports show the motion from firefighter to the fireboat.
The location of the docked boat was used as the center of rotation for the break.
The overall organization of the public space is meant to be understood through the weight of the building. If one enters a heavier space, then that person better be with a firefighter. The building is meant to be comfortable for the firefighter to live in, so they have their own personal accommodations for introspective or personal time and they have the option to hang in the larger atrium in a communal setting.
Upper left: Public/private diagram
Lower left: vertical human circulation diagram
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