Description
Charles Center is a pioneering mixed-use project beside Bridgeport Station, with a 12-storey commercial base and an upper “digital tower” conceived as a virtual extension aligned with the Meta-origin universe. While the physical height is limited, the project imagines a digital skyline beyond the 12-storey cap, offering remote-work environments that blend virtual and physical experience. Originating from the social shifts of the COVID era, the design expresses a sense of speed and technological momentum, reflected through its dynamic exterior form.
Urban Anchor
The core concept imagines a future where work, social interaction, and architecture operate simultaneously in both physical and digital space. The upper digital tower aligns with the Meta-origin universe, offering environments where people can work remotely, collaborate, and share experiences while still anchored to a real urban location.
Flexible Program Logic
The design integrates adaptable hospitality and commercial components, allowing the project to respond to market shifts and long-term operational needs. Clear structural grids and efficient floorplates support flexibility without compromising spatial quality.
Feedback Loop
Insights move continuously between digital simulations and physical testing. This iterative loop sharpens design decisions, reduces uncertainty, and ensures the final proposal is both technically sound and experientially grounded.
