South Side Sanctuary — South Side Sanctuary
South Side Sanctuary, a 13,000-square-foot public outdoor plaza in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood built through the city's Public Outdoor Plaza (POP!) program, opened in August 2024 with architecture by Future Firm and brand identity by Span Studio.
| Venue | South Side Sanctuary |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Building |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2024 |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| future-firm | Architecture | |
| Span Studio | Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding | Brand identity, logotype, and visual system |
Description
Developed by The Nascent Group (Cecilia Cuff and Jasmine Anwuli) to transform a vacant lot into an inclusive space for pedestrians, skateboarders, and cyclists.