COMMUNITY
︎4755 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
FALL 2021PROFESSOR: ANEESHA DHARWADKER
The AlbanyPark Community Center, located at the heart of Albany Park, Chicago, is a testament to the city's musical heritage and an architectural turning point in my academic career. Its distinctive design, blending curvilinear forms into a rectangular structure, reflects the harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation. These elegant curves not only symbolize the ever-evolving nature of music but also shape versatile interior spaces. The top-floor recording studio, enclosed within this design, provides a space for local musicians to create. Beyond its aesthetics, the center fosters community engagement, bridging diverse backgrounds, much like music does. As the Albany Park Community Center continues to inspire and shape the neighborhood, it showcases the transformative power of architecture as a canvas for creativity.