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Netscape: Revive the Yard, Studio Re+N | International Design Awards Winners

Netscape: Revive the Yard

CompanyStudio Re+N

Lead DesignersShimin Cao

Design TeamLu Jiang, Yuting Zhang, Pu Zhang, Yu Qiao, Sarah Dunbar, Huopu Zhang

Project LocationNew Bedford, MA, USA

CreditsImage Credit: Shimin Cao

Prize(s)Gold in Urban Design / Other Urban Designs, Silver in Landscape Architecture Designs / Play Spaces

Entry Description

"Netscape" is an innovative and sustainable proposal for a public space in New Bedford, MA, inspired by the city's fishing, textile, and wind energy industries. The design features the grid track system, utilizing recycled fabric for flexible uses. People can create spaces as urban farming, modular pavilions, and movable furniture. The spaces encourage diverse activities day and night. "Netscape" is a tribute to New Bedford's vibrant history and culture, transforming an underutilized space into a thriving, sustainable, and adaptable public area.