BIG and SCAPE Reimagine Decommissioned Power Plant into a Public Destination in Connecticut, US
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from ArchDaily4 months ago
The transformation of Manresa Island represents a shift from private housing to a public park, fostering community engagement and environmental restoration through innovative design.
ArchDailyhttps://www.archdaily.com/1021894/big-and-scape-reimagine-decommissioned-power-plant-into-a-public-destination-in-connecticut-us
SCAPE’s vision integrates ecological restoration and healthy public spaces, focusing on walking paths that reveal natural habitats while preserving the island's post-industrial landscapes.
ArchDailyhttps://www.archdaily.com/1021894/big-and-scape-reimagine-decommissioned-power-plant-into-a-public-destination-in-connecticut-us
Bjarke Ingels Group's adaptive reuse of the former power plant is key to reimagining the site as a dynamic community hub, focusing on swimming, events, and education.
ArchDailyhttps://www.archdaily.com/1021894/big-and-scape-reimagine-decommissioned-power-plant-into-a-public-destination-in-connecticut-us
With philanthropic support, the project aims to open in 2030, emphasizing accessibility, ecological restoration, and diverse activities that enhance community interaction and learning.
ArchDailyhttps://www.archdaily.com/1021894/big-and-scape-reimagine-decommissioned-power-plant-into-a-public-destination-in-connecticut-us
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