Professor Oswald Jenewein - ARCH 5671

Fall 2025

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​The Delta envisions a looping elevated urban plaza on stilts in a triangular form, in downtown Corpus Christi. Each of the three anchor points serves a distinct yet interconnected function: The market hall at the land-entry point welcomes fishermen delivering fresh seafood and produce, the open-air amphitheater for community gatherings and events, and the boutique hotel at the highest corner provides a secluded retreat and a public restaurant. Spanning all three corners is a flowing, green rooftop that seamlessly merges with the landscape, providing public green space, social zones, and a continuous pedestrian experience. The structure is designed as a resilient infrastructure, offering flood-resistant elevated ground, sheltered spaces during disasters, and functioning as a post-disaster evacuation point.