A model of True North, the new live-work community Edwin Chan of EC3 has designed for Detroit. The curved structures are based on military Quonset huts, and are quick and inexpensive to build. Expected to be completed by the end of the year, True North marks the architect's first solo project after more than 20 years working in the office of Frank Gehry.

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A model of True North, the new live-work community Edwin Chan of EC3 has designed for Detroit. The curved structures are based on military Quonset huts, and are quick and inexpensive to build. Expected to be completed by the end of the year, True North marks the architect's first solo project after more than 20 years working in the office of Frank Gehry.