Collaborators
Yamamoto Architecture
The corner plaza at Lonsdale Avenue and East 17th Street draws inspiration from the natural materials of the area, designed to celebrate the distinctive character of the North Shore. The new design replaces the existing small seating area with a larger, open community plaza, crafted from high-quality materials that reflect the surrounding nature. Intimate pocket seating areas and a deck planter nestled among trees offer a peaceful retreat from the bustling street corner. Shaded by a grove of tree canopies, the plaza features sculptural basalt rock seating that evokes the boulder outcrops found throughout the North Shore landscape. Angled paver bands activate the corner with dynamic movement, encouraging social interaction and playful engagement.