Since the Michigan Capitol Building was erected in its present location in 1874. Lansing has slowly developed into the heart of all political, economic and cultural activities in Michigan. The City of Lansing is maturing, and this maturity, as the Cap...
Since the Michigan Capitol Building was erected in its present location in 1874. Lansing has slowly developed into the heart of all political, economic and cultural activities in Michigan. The City of Lansing is maturing, and this maturity, as the Capital city of Michigan, has brought about significant developments based on the city's central location in the state. Recently-having completed the Capitol Restoration Project in 1992-Lansing was given a further chance to spur their march toward the future by initiating the Capitol Development Plan. This plan includes a Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a Public Park and a Mail Complex, all meant to be symbolically representative of-and to instil a sense of pride to-the people of Michigan. This proposal for the Capitol Area Development is meant to provide new vision to Lansing and to launch a program which will reveal the potential value of Lansing as the state center.
One of the goals of this project is to unity the currently fragmented Capital space for the people of Michigan. To accomplish this goal, I have incorporated my understanding of various design languages, particularly classical patterns, as a basis for functional and aesthetic decisions. The whole site design is purposely separated and yet entirely connected by classical structure. This allows flexibility in design treatment throughout the site while providing strength through comprehensive organization.
This new development is meant to create a new image of the Capital city and to enhance the way Michigander's think about their state. Much like the various kinds of people that inhabit the state of Michigan, there are disparate forms of designed space throughout the Capitol area. Yet, under the premise of creating a people oriented environment, this new design for the Capitol district could develop into a people-oriented environment promoting the coexistence of people within unified space.