Re: Place
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York
2025
Van Alen Institute and New York City’s Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Community Partner: Grand Street BID
Design Team: L&L Studio and ReFrame Architecture

As part of the multi-site installation “The People Make the Place!," ReFrame Architecture has designed Re: Place, a series of sculptural elements that emphasize the socio-spatial nature of place by highlighting memory and reflection. 
The materiality and geometry of the forms reference the built environment and mimic the folds and volumes of the storefront. It is the reflection of the audience on the sculpture’s surface that brings the installation to life, recognizing the vital role of community in sustaining and transforming the place. It is an invitation for everyone to share their stories and be a part of the collective memory of the neighborhood.

Learn more about 2025 Design Sprints on the Van Alen Institute’s website.