March 4, 2022
I'd like to kick off this week's newsletter with a special highlight of a recently completed Ground Up project: Silicon Harlem's Innovation Hub! Since it was founded ten years ago by Clayton Banks, Silicon Harlem has been bridging the digital divide in New York City and beyond. From serving as an internet service provider for vulnerable populations, to creating startup incubators and after-school STEM programs, to fostering partnerships with governmental, tech, and institutional executives, Silicon Harlem lives its mantra every day: "Everyone Needs a Connection" Ground Up was honored to lead design in this innovation hub, and to take part in the unveiling of the space this week with New York City CTO, Matthew Fraser. You can see the full case study here.
Team
Organization: Silicon Harlem (@siliconharlem)
Design & Branding: Ground Up (@groundupideas)
Graphic Artist: Jess Tiernan (@jesstiernan)
Furniture: West Elm (@westelm) and Hoek Home (@hoekhome)
Photography: Robbie Jones (@heartbklyn)
Coverage
New gigabit center in Harlem hopes to bridge digital divide // Crains NY
COVID Worsened the Digital Divide, Leaders in One Smart City are Fixing That // Propmodo
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MUST-READS
A childcare center designed for children with sensory issues // FastCompany
Artists and Designers Stage Auctions to Support Ukraine // Surface
A 3-D printed "House Zero" rises in Texas // designboom
The Innovative Brooklyn Architects Paving the Way for a New Generation // Architectural Digest
What does Proptech mean for the future of real estate? // Real Estate Weekly
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IDEA SPOTLIGHT
Institute of Black Imagination
Constructed by an all-star team from around the world and led by Dario Calmese, IBI is a virtual, interactive, and gamified galaxy of content. The UX is designed to engage your curiosity and your imagination, requiring uber-active participation. The best possible version of a Metaverse. Just to get in requires you to play. Give it a shot...
