a south-facing site in downtown durham yields unique siting opportunities for pedestrian engagement on the edge of the central business district near the performing arts center and minor league baseball stadium. the ground floor is anchored by retail tenants and a pedestrian plaza connecting to a historic alleyway maintained behind the site. a double-skin glass an metal facade acts as both thermal enclosure and solar control while allowing expansive views towards the american tobacco historic district.
client: withheld
status: unbuilt
location: durham, nc
firm of record: 310 architecture + interiors, pa
role: mark kuykendall, lead designer & project architect