The project proposes the design of a ~65,000 sq. ft., three-story community center located in New York City. The primary goal is to create a welcoming environment that supports community-oriented programs where people can gather, interact, and build connections. The design must respond to the context of New York while providing flexible, inclusive spaces that serve diverse community needs. Because New York City is recognized worldwide as a cultural “melting pot,” shaped by generations of immigrants who brought their traditions, identities and histories. Among the earliest major groups to shape the city’s cultural landscape were Asian immigrants, followed by the Great Migration of African Americans from the South, and later large waves of Hispanic immigration. The Nexus Community Center celebrates these communities by honoring their cultural influences.
