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CVA Hub

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CVA Hub

oAK PARK

 

 
 

Looking to establish both temporary and permanent presence on Chicago’s West Side and Western Suburbs, Civic Projects developed a series of interactive structures for displaying art in collaboration with CVA Hub. Working closely with a team of preeminent artists, we designed two types of venues: a pop-up installation in storefront space and a modular prototype for installation in private spaces.

 
 
 

MACRO Activation
STOREFRONT

Looking to the existing fabric of Chicago neighborhoods, we identified storefronts to create pop-up space for art display.

 

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MICRO Activation
MODULAR PROTOTYPE

This modular, adaptable structure takes many forms to house several installations. These structures will inhabit private spaces throughout Oak Park and River Forest.

 

1 / MACRO ACTIVATION - STOREFRONt

Existing Storefront Space
Collaborative Partner: Compound Yellow Artists Book Collection Photo Credit: Greta Olson, OPRF High School Student
Storefront Interior with Works of Local Artists
 

2 / MICRO ACTIVATION - MODULAR PROTOTYPE

Developed jointly by Sarah and Joseph Belknap, Tom Burtonwood, Burt Isenstein and Civic Projects

Developed jointly by Sarah and Joseph Belknap, Tom Burtonwood, Burt Isenstein and Civic Projects

 
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CVA MODULAR PROTOTYPE

CVA MODULAR PROTOTYPE

WRAP - EDRA SOTO

WRAP - EDRA SOTO

INHABITATION - MARIA GASPAR

INHABITATION - MARIA GASPAR

INFILL - CLAIRE ASHLEY

INFILL - CLAIRE ASHLEY

PROJECTION - INSPIRED BY FUTURE FIRM

PROJECTION - INSPIRED BY FUTURE FIRM