Third Prize: “Pavilion for the Community” by Rishi Kejrewal and Shaurya Sharma
The third prize plan “Pavilion for the Community,” by Rishi Kejrewal and Shaurya Sharma also focuses on the surrounding neighborhoods, creating a “cultural marketplace” that focuses on sustainability, diversity and education. This proposal aims to keep the terrazzo floor map of the State of New York, adding elevated platforms around the pillars of the structure. These platforms would host market stalls from different cultures and countries, “facilitating inter-comunity interaction.” The structure would be powered by translucent solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system would be installed on the roof, bringing water down through glass pipes. The towers would host a playground, restaurant and more markets.