The People's Orchestra
The People's Orchestra works cooperatively with the Gullah community to give rise to a cultural sanctuary, a symphonic celebration, that unifies the Gullah people through education, engagement, and communal bonding to instill a greater sense of pride, connectivity, and belonging to this vital cultural group.
Fostering the open exchange of thoughts and ideas is critical to the longevity of Gullah heritage. By providing programs and spaces where users can engage with one another, long-lasting relationships are formed where they may not have previously. The People's Orchestra becomes the vehicle with which generations of people can join in the celebration of cultural unity and harmony.
Savannah College of Art and Design
XI + XII Quarter 2021 - 2022
ARCH 405 + 406
Location: Ossabaw Island, Georgia
Typology: Community Center
Area: ~16,200 SF
2022 Architect's Newspaper Best of Design Awards : Winner
2022 International Design Awards : Silver Medal
2023 Port City Review
Natural Ventilation
Natural Daylighting
Acoustics + Sound Dispersion
Thermal Mass Heating + Cooling
