“Architecture is a constant struggle,” says Josh de Sousa, 39, partner with his wife, Nancy Hou, 39, in the Manhattan firm Hou de Sousa. Adds Hou: “We like the process of finding the answer that solves all the competing forces in a project. It’s sort of an experiment every time.” This explains why Hou de Sousa enters so many competitions—it won nine in the past three years (mostly for installations in public spaces), including one during the pandemic, a welcome opportunity in a time when many architects have lost work.
AURORA: This proposal for a site in San Jose, CA, is a hybrid bridge and civic space that comes alive through human engagement at a multitude of entrances and intersections. Its gentle arc allows the public to experience nature on a variety of tiers. Image courtesy Hou de Sousa, click to enlarge.
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