Detroit
Reuse Collective
Workshop
Winter 2022 — Winter 2023
Detroit, MI
Role — Research Assistant
Mentors — De Peter Yi,
Laura Marie Peterson,
& Cyrus Peñarroyo
Partners — Akash Dhanturi,
Mardy Hillengas,
& Stephanie Rosas
Completed For — Detroit Reuse Collective
The workshop was held on February 4, 2023 at the Carhartt Workshop in Detroit, which provides free tool rentals for Detroiters. The event was attended by 17 participants as well as members of the DLBA, representatives from Carhartt, and the press and allowed participants to meet others going through the same renovation process, and get expert advice if needed. An Op-Ed about the workshop was published in the Architect’s Newspaper.
My work included additional research into the people rebuilding Detroit, assisting with event logistics, media outreach, construction of the model chair, and day-of workshop assistance.
Studio Photos of the Model Chair
Extended Reality
Chair Building
All photos by Yojairo Lomeli