Purposing:
- The institution was originally purposed as a church that catered only to its parishioners.
- The institution relocated to DUMBO, under the assumption that it was going to be repurposed into a condominium complex. But as the promises of a condominium complex fell short, St.Ann's was transformed into an arts center while acting as a token of historical significance.
Architecture/Design:
- The design is free standard, it preserves original red brick structures, redolent of the Civil-War era while incorporating newer structures like Catwalks (latched onto the ceilings).
- In fact, new structures like Catwalks act as symbols of permanence, fusing together both old and new in order to demonstrate that St.Ann's warehouse is perceptible to change and able to adapt to newer technologies.
The Culture of Recycling/Upcycling + Community:
- From its string of plastic bottles and cans to the very space it occupies, there is this strain of reusability and upcycling ingrained into St.Ann's institutional culture. I believe that this sense of resourcefulness and enterprising MO are critical to St. Ann's success as an arts/community hub and that we work along similar strands of thought when piecing together our own project
- The emphasis on community is another one of St. Ann's strong suits. Partnered with the Brooklyn Bridge park, St. Ann's both hosts productions to its local community while serving as a space that allows indie groups to engage and take advantage of what this space has to offer. This translates neatly over to our project because it is important to evaluate the needs of the communities surrounding the Eastland Mall and how our different proposals (i.e research facilities, student housing, recreation etc.) best serve them.
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