Teresa Andres

In the Re-Make Market, I integrate principles of adaptive reuse and historic preservation with new construction to challenge the way architects design at a time when the climate is changing. In order to meet climate goals and reduce the embodied carbon in construction, architects must build with less and use what already exists in our built environment. My design for the Re-Make Market incorporates disassembly techniques, making use of materials in the original pavilion at Columbus Park in NYC’s Chinatown to create a more compelling program. Inspired by the Varvsstaden project in Sweden, I employ disassembly to serve as the foundation for the pavilion’s design and provide a bank of materials to inform my design strategies. I chose reclaimed materials sourced from the Tri-state area to compensate for shortfalls in the existing structure. Most important, I reuse materials in new, powerful ways, paying tribute to the original pavilion while creating a modern marketplace and exhibition space that will greatly benefit the surrounding community.

In developing my design, I asked what it means to combine old and new architecture and blend old and new materials. The future of architecture and the planet requires that design strategies change, and the Re-Make Market demonstrates how architects can use existing structures and materials for development that preserves the legacy of a site while still designing strategically to meet today’s needs.