Resonance of Revolt, 2024
Echoing the pattern of one of the only found objects in the space from the era of the riots (an unsalvageable tin ceiling), this 3D-printed luminaire serves as a poignant link to the tumultuous times of the riots and preserves the essence of the historic space for generations to come.
SALVAGING LOST MEMORIES
When the architects (EDG Architecture + Engineering) approached this project, they understood the importance of acknowledging the history of the space it’s self. Like many queer spaces, Stonewall Inn faced erasure and privacy concerns in the face of persecution.
Furthermore, after the Stonewall Inn closed, the site housed other businesses and then sat vacant for at least 5 years. This left few tangible artifacts intact, and there is only one known photo from inside the bar.
During demolition, a tin ceiling panel was found. Although it wasn’t salvageable, EDG ask us to use the pattern as inspiration in the design. Using parametric design and 3D scans we were able to incorporate the pattern into the 3D print.
THE PRINT
Using parametric design and 3D scans we incorporated the pattern of the original ceiling pattern into the 3D print.
STONEWALL NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER
The Stonewall Rebellion is a historic symbol of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and a beacon of proud visibility in the face of discrimination. The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center™℠ (SNMVC), will act as the heart of the 7.7 acre monument and carry out its mission to bring to light the history and stories of the rebellion that started in its walls in 1969.
The SNMVC is first LGBTQ+ visitor center within the National Park Service, and is an initiative led by Pride Live™℠, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to accelerating awareness and support for the LGBTQ+ community via social advocacy and community engagement to advance the fight for full equality. This new community hub will be housed in the eastern building of the original Stonewall Inn location at 51 Christopher Street, where it will welcome visitors and provide information about the historic rebellion and its role in queer liberation.