Indigo: The Collective
Richmond, Texas
Summary
Located at the heart of Indigo, The Collective is a thoughtfully designed ¼-acre interim public space that embodies the community’s spirit of connection, creativity, and shared experience. Serving as an early focal point for neighborhood life, it offers a flexible, welcoming environment that invites residents and visitors to gather, relax, and engage in spontaneous or planned moments of joy. While modest in size, The Collective is rich in purpose, functioning as both a physical and social bridge between the community's early stages and its long-term vision.
"How can a temporary public space spark lasting community identity and connection from day one?"
Project Stats
Project Size:
00.25 Acres​
Project Type:
Community Amenity​
Project Scope :
Schematic Design
Through Construction​
Project Status:
Completed - Spring 2025
Client:
Collaborators :
James Pole Irrigation Consultants
Contractor:
A Vibrant Prelude
The Collective is anchored by an open green lawn and a shaded gravel courtyard, carefully composed with informal lounge seating, native plantings, and a small performance stage. This layout encourages a wide range of uses...from casual picnics and quiet reading to live music, pop-up markets, outdoor yoga, and cultural celebrations. Its adjacency to The Filling Station further amplifies its role, creating a seamless extension of the café’s social energy and turning the corner into a vibrant, day-to-night gathering zone.
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​Though designed as a temporary installation ahead of the full build-out of the Indigo Commons retail district, The Collective plays an outsized role in shaping the community’s early identity. It demonstrates Indigo’s commitment to public life, walkability, and meaningful placemaking from the very beginning. More than just a placeholder, The Collective is a living, breathing preview of the community’s values, a space where neighbors become friends, ideas take root, and a shared sense of belonging begins to flourish.
