丨美国华盛顿丨Steven Holl Architects

Bremerton Quincy Square

Bremerton, Washington, United States.

The concept design and master plan for Bremerton’s Quincy Jones Square is defined by five points:

Scale: We propose an economical construction of wood over one-story of concrete, setting a height limit of 65 feet by code. This scale provides ideal sunlight and human scale to the whole urban ensemble.

Ecology: Ecologically, we aim for geothermal heating and cooling via radiant floors – green roofs and ecological building materials will make the project a green example.

Form, Color & Proportion: Our chromatic concept relates to Quincy Jones’s musical chromaticism in colors enhancing the basic orthogonal forms. Golden section proportions of 1:1.68 give an overall order to the five buildings. The work force housing, located in two buildings that frame an “alley of light,” features smaller apartments carved for natural light and green balconies.

Campanile: A vertical iconic marker of Quincy Jones Square is the tri-tower campanile observatory, whose shape marks the three main views: 1) Olympic Mountains 2) Mount Rainier and 3) Seattle. We imagine this to be a destination bar and café with an orientation point museum at its existing building base.

As a gift to the city of Bremerton, where Steven Holl was born in 1947, we aim to make this an inspiring destination and an economic success. It is an example of urban excellence for the 21st century.

Client

Sound West Group

Location

Bremerton, Washington, United States.

Years

2019–2020

Status

In design

architect

Steven Holl Architects

Timeline

Concept Design and Masterplan for Quincy Jones Square in Bremerton, WA

December 16, 2019