Among the many factors that account for architecture, we believe an 'archipelagic' or 'inclusive' process accounts for various project conditions, the complicated and varied opinions of people, the plurality of relationships involved in architecture, etc. Fundamental to the notion of a 'process city' is my belief that buildings are part of a long and changing continuum well after they are first conceived, designed, and built. As such, an inclusive, multi-layered approach to design is essential. While the city has its own irregularities and a built-in sense of chaos, I believe it has still undeveloped potential for even more of this positive fluctuation. In particular, waterfront areas have an abundance of ever-shifting winds and tides that comfort because they resonate with human and musical rhythms.
Fluctuation is a concept incorporating notions of freedom and dissipation.
Like the never ending, indeterminate process of living in the city, it is impossible to forecast. Our research on the 'process city' points to an architecture that incorporates the collective memories and latent nature of the city, as well as the open possibilities of flexible, empty space. Along with these more conceptual notions, the 'process city' should also consider water usage, plantings, and other ecological factors in order to both preserve and create nature.