Case Study: Community Design

MADISON PARK APARTMENTS, OAKLAND CHINATOWN

This project was the remodeling of an affordable housing senior apartment lobby. With East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation, we designed a community engagement process that was culturally nuanced and fun for participants.

Ideas from the engagements were shared as curricular projects for Fremont High School Woodworking department, as well as Castlemont High School Fabrication Lab.

Together we came up with integrated designs for benches, large art displays, intricate door and panel inlays, and planters.

Feedback and compliments from residents and staff has been incredible. We look forward to our 2019-2020 partnership for more!