US MEXICO
BORDER PARK
To be independent of the social obligation of nationalism and identity in one’s county but to be dependent on the nature of man’s ability to find connection. Division knows no lines in a continuous weaving of space with the user and a reflection of what brought us here. Participants will lose what is preconceived to an unfolding vision of community representative of the lifestyles and cultures of the North America’s southwest's flora and fauna. The presence of the arid regions blank pallet will be embraced through strategic reflection and transparency to encourage not only introspection but appreciation. It is in this place that we become not necessarily a third nation but we stray from the need for nations entirely.
Just people, in a place, enjoying community with new faces.
Cross-Cultural Connection in a Neutral Space
Inspired by simple geometry and the language of origami, the facilities attempt to explore a new type of connection through spaces designated for observation, communication, and reflection.
An abstracted approach to border standard fencing helps ease tensions
The enclosed park offers a safe place to play, rest, and socialize.
