Piazza is the historic city center of Addis Ababa. The neighborhood is bisected by a river gorge, filled with a rich ecology that has piazza turn its’ back to. The west side of the gorge is characterized with vibrant streets and dense Kebele housing streets, with domestic activities that are extending into the streets. On the east side of the gorge we see a sign of the modern condominium blocks that lacks in street activity. 

This proposal is addressing the physical and metaphorical rift of the gorge by creating a network of traverses that can stitch Piazza together in order to balance the strains, and to support, spread and preserve the neighborhood’s resilient vibrancy. 

Awarded with Lucille Smyser Lowenfish Memorial Prize.