STUDENT
Carlos Morales-Amates
PROFESSOR
Craig Borum
This project merges a post office with a resilience hub, both centered on communication. While post offices bridge physical distances, resilience hubs provide essential services like internet access and education. Inspired by Kevin Roche’s use of arcades for connection, I reimagined circulation and focused on the building’s large hollow columns (6x6x14 ft). Each column takes on a unique function, workspace, storage, water retention, or satellite support, creating a modular, self-sustaining environment. By repurposing these historical elements, the design blends past and future, ensuring accessibility, adaptability, and resilience for the community in Columbus, Indiana.