Project
Dry Dock 2
About This Project
Public Space RFP
Teaming up with the Navy Yard Hospitality Group, Balance Architects proposed to activate Dry Dock 2 in Charlestown's historic Navy Yard through a 3-part intervention dubbed Boat-Light-Paint.
Boat: The Navy Yard Hospitality Group, owners of Pier 6 and ReelHouse, proposed converting a historic tall ship into Boston's premier dining venue. Light: A catenary light installation using inexpensive cables and string LED lighting transforms the experience of Dry Dock 2. Paint: One of the least expensive building materials with the greatest ability to transform an environment.
Our approach was heavily influenced by the BPDA's requirement that all proposals be temporary in nature for a limited interim use. The proposal straddles the large asks of the BPDA with the desire to intervene leaving a gentle footprint.
Dry Dock 2 — commercial property — architectural photography
Dry Dock 2 — architectural floor plan
Dry Dock 2 — building section drawing
Dry Dock 2 — building section drawing