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What Is A “Marquee”?. Proposal for the Adaptive Reuse of a Landmark Building Township of Redford. February 11, 2008. Original Redford Township District Library Building. Built in 1962 Vacant since August 2004. Original Redford Township District Library Building. Sound Structure.
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What Is A “Marquee”?
Proposal for the Adaptive Reuse of a Landmark Building Township of Redford February 11, 2008
Original Redford Township District Library Building Built in 1962 Vacant since August 2004
Original Redford Township District Library Building Sound Structure Local Landmark Building Downtown Location
Redford Township needs: . a downtown destination . a centrally-located gathering space
Concepts Explored in Study . usage of previous library building . a downtown Farmers Market
“MARQUEE” a British name for a “Place to Gather”
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP View from parking lot
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP View from East looking at amphitheatre
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP View from service drive
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP Aerial perspective
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP Community Events Craft Shows Concerts Plays Movie Nights Farmers Market Ice Festival
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP Next Steps Township Board Approval 2/19/08 Mid Summer Construction
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP Funding Partners Redford Township Downtown Development Authority Wayne County State of Michigan Community Development Block Grant