Splitlog Community Event

Last week, our studio had the opportunity to meet with members of the KCK community at Splitlog Coffee Co. to discuss our design proposals for the Central Avenue Bridge. The event offered a great opportunity for feedback and input to further our designs. Each group presented a unique proposal for the Central Avenue Bridge which addressed three key aspects: the overall site and surrounding urban design, the bridge itself, and a focused architectural detail. The community's input allowed us to think more in depth about how the Central Avenue Bridge could impact the community of KCK.

Groups propose designs to KCK community

The site model was brought to the presentation to provide context and orientation to the visitors and show them the bridge as it exists. Teams use their own models and drawings to present their proposals.

Models and Presentation Materials 

Boards and Community Input

One way the students got more in-depth input was through questionnaire boards. These boards had questions that related to the bridge design and the community. With this method, the students were able to gather information about the community's preferences, which influenced their design in a way that benefits the community as a whole.