Project Description
The objective of the Oshkosh ER: Environmental Relief is to learn from a variety of abandoned post-industrial landscape case studies, then use this knowledge to develop forward-thinking design ideas for Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Through a critical visual analysis, we will determine the successes and failures of several design projects that confront abandoned post-industrial rail corridors, river corridors and industrial corridors. Through this series of critical case studies and design experiments, the student will better understand the cultural, social, economic and environmental issues that are specific to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, but also of increasing concerns in post-industrial cities across America.
Tasks and Responsibilites
The student will first assemble a series of potential design case studies that address abandoned rail, river and industrial corridors. At the same time, s/he will collect visual representation precedents that are of interest. Together, we will determine the final set of case studies to visually analyze and agree on the specific style of representation to experiment with. The student will produce a comprehensive and visually compelling series of analytical representations that dissect each of the selected design case studies. This will create a critical catalog of design projects which s/he can learn from. The student will combine critical case study knowledge with what he has learned from conversations with locals, architects, planners and developers in Oshkosh to develop informed and innovative design ideas.