While John Chase’s design contributions have helped establish West Hollywood as a haven for queer identity through its inclusive, flexible mixed-use outdoor spaces, the built environment still lacks meaningful representation of people of color. By incorporating Yona Friedman’s principles of flexible, adaptable structures and José Muñoz’s vision of queer futurism, a tensile canopy inspired by gay Asian American aesthetics—designed to support a queer Asian American kickball team participating in OutLoud Sports—can serve as a critical design intervention. Whether situated in Poinsettia Park or Temple City Park, this ephemeral structure would promote intersectional inclusion and affirm shared values of diversity within the urban queer landscape.
