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Harlemroot center

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Country	USA
Year	2025
Award	WINNER
Affiliation	Stuyvesant High school
Designer	Leon Orlov
English	The project revives Seneca Village in Central Park, creating a cultural landmark celebrating Harlem's heritage. It addresses demographic inequity and gentrification in Upper Manhattan by proposing a new facility to enhance circulation and showcase Harlem's culture, focusing on an African-American legacy center. The "Solid Polyphony" concept symbolizes urban harmony through diverse elements, inspired by Duke Ellington Circle and Harlem's vibrancy. The project includes sustainable archives and exhibitions to preserve and advance African American history, culture, and tradition.
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Judging Comments	This project has been highly acclaimed for its thoughtful urban revitalization and cultural preservation. By reviving Seneca Village, it honors Harlem's African-American legacy while addressing demographic inequities. The "Solid Polyphony" concept, inspired by Harlem’s vibrancy, creates a harmonious blend of history, culture, and sustainability, making it a powerful architectural statement in urban storytelling.

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