SHoP architects unveils plans for museum of civil rights in west harlem
the museum of civil rights will serve as the cultural anchor of an extensive mixed-use development called 'one45'.
SHoP architects reveal plans for ‘one45’, a mixed-use development for a site in new york city‘s west harlem neighborhood. as per details outlined in a draft scope of the works, the proposed development will house an extensive program of residential, retail and office space. one45 will also be home to a new museum of civil rights.
images courtesy of SHoP architects
the museum of civil rights (MCR) is envisioned as the ‘cultural anchor’ of one45, but it won’t be like any traditional, stuffy museum. instead, it’s planned as an immersive environment where visitors can actively learn and engage in social activism on subjects including racial, economic, gender, LGBTQIA+, environmental, and immigrant justice.
the harlem lab for social change
a core museum zone will be located at the base of SHoP architects‘ one45 and it will contain permanent exhibitions, changing exhibitions, a community-curated gallery to showcase local talent, and a state-of-the-art laboratory for creative arts and media connected to social justice called ‘the harlem lab for social change’. classrooms and offices will also be housed here.
the rooftop teaching garden
a teaching garden is planned for the rooftop of the core museum zone. it will provide a place to grow fresh fruits and vegetables as well as a platform for community organizations to educate visitors about local foodways and contemporary food systems.
the harlem forum
the third key feature of MCR is the harlem forum, located at the highest level of the tallest one45 tower. in this space, guests can take part in conferences, lectures and performances while enjoying an incredible view over manhatten.
project info:
name: one45
location: west harlem, new york city, the US
architect: SHoP architects
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