rattlesnake point design competition - tampa

Rattlesnake Point reimagines a previously fragmented waterfront edge as a cohesive mixed-use destination that balances public access, private living, and ecological performance. The master plan is structured around a waterfront experience while organizing density, circulation, and open space with deliberate restraint. Arrival is choreographed through a civic gateway sequence anchored by a stormwater pond designed as both infrastructure and amenity.

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At the water’s edge, a publicly accessible promenade and plaza form the heart of the development. This active waterfront supports events, dining, and informal gathering while preserving long views across Tampa Bay. A destination restaurant is positioned as a visual and experiential terminus, reinforcing the site’s role as a regional draw rather than a closed residential enclave.

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Mixed-use development is layered inward from the shoreline, with office, retail, and live/work components activating the ground plane and creating a transition between public and private realms. Vehicular access and parking are intentionally pushed behind buildings, allowing pedestrian movement and open space to define the site’s character rather than asphalt.

Residential density is consolidated into mid-rise multifamily towers set within a landscaped framework. These buildings are organized to preserve water views, maximize daylight, and create a sequence of outdoor rooms that range from active lawns to quieter buffer spaces.

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A central green spine connects the waterfront to the residential core. This spine functions as both a social condenser and a visual axis, reinforcing orientation while encouraging daily use by residents and visitors alike.

Landscape design throughout the site emphasizes structure, legibility, and resilience. 

Rattlesnake Point is about creating a place that is both livable and unmistakably coastal.