2014 Dawntown Miami Design Build Competition

Finalist Entry by (X)Manifold A.D.R.L.

Project Description

‘South by Southeast’ concept is a design driven marriage of the Miami’s cool past: “the magic city” of 60’s bohemia, ethnic vibes, and unchecked hedonism with the emerging cosmopolitan city; present and future.

The installation proposal is for a transportable, multi-purpose, and modular bench and canopy system that will act as a space activator and gathering space. Composed of series of 2D lattice structure, connected to form the symbol and icon of Miami, the ‘wild palm tree’, the installation will play a central role in revitalizing the under-used courtyard of the Miami Cultural Center, originally designed by Philip Johnson.

Architects: (X)Manifold A.D.R.L.
Location: Miami, Florida USA
Principal: Dimitri Damiel Kim, Assoc. AIA
Aphidoidea Design Team: Paulina Bouyer-Magaña, Jesus Eduardo “Eddie” Magaña”, Andrew Hernandez, Jackie Muñoz
(X)Manifold A.D.R.L. Design Team: Vladimir Moldovanu, Ana Correa Martín-Arroyo
Client: Dawntown.org
Area: 3,500 sqft.
Render: Aphidoidea & (X)Manifold A.D.R.L.