Thesis Title: track(ed)
Student: Chris Tisdell, NewSchool of Architecture and Design Master of Architecture program. Class of 2013.

Thesis Advisor: Jorge Ozorno
Rendering Credit: Chris Tisdell/NSAD

Thesis Summary:

The project applies urban strategies focusing on issues of re-using, re-adapting, revitalizing, re-envisioning and re-igniting the steel fabric of Roanoke, Virginia and its surrounding industrial context,  developing new opportunities for the community and strengthening the connection between Roanoke’s residents and surrounding cities. Track(ed) serves as the premier multi-purpose university campus setting leading the country in social innovations. Taking advantage of Roanoke’s heritage, the railroad becomes the unique setting for track(ed). The prosperous future of Roanoke is dependent on providing the city with strategies igniting future expansion along the existing steel fabric. The campus provides Roanoke as well as neighboring cities and college campuses the ability to share invaluable tools, resources and training to sustain future growth.

See more: Work produced by graduating students from NewSchool of Architecture and Design, located in San Diego, will be displayed at the NSAD Student Thesis Exposition on June 21, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The school is located at 1249 F Street, San Diego, Calif. 92101. The event is free and open to the public. Contact PR Manager Anna Cearley for more information: acearley@newschoolarch.edu

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