Separation vs. connection. This project seeks to reunify the historically disconnected 3rd Ward neighborhood of Houston with the city center. Based on socioeconomic division, the 3rd Ward has been isolated from the city for decades, especially with the imposition of HWY 288. This study provides a potential solution to bridge the gap between the two communities and revive the once vibrant 3rd Ward.

Drawing inspiration from the major divider, more organically shaped sections were traced from the highway and manipulated to fit together in a three-dimensional manner. These created the overall body of the bridging connection. A large vertical member was introduced for structural support, but also to signify the place as a landmark, announcing the change in the current socio-economic division.