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The design of the new Museum transit intermodal depot is intended as an introduction of the Museum campus to the central business district and the visitors.
The structure is a pavilion with roof, glass panels and a back screen wall, providing protection from the elements while remaining visually open. The tinted glass panels of the pavilion are equally spaced and turned at different angles. As one moves past the structure, the panels will appear to turn with the movement producing a dynamic effect. The back wall protects the landscape by creating a physical separation while maintaining a visual connection - one can see through.
The design compliments the Museum by playing of the theme of vertical, modular elements (back screen wall), similar to a frit pattern on the Museum’s glass façade. An additional theme is introduced: one of movement, appropriate for the bus stop and a busy city corner where most users will be driving, biking or walking by the structure.
The daylight would penetrate the structure creating a shadow play, similar to the long vertical shadows from the Museum façade stripes. At night, the structure would light up from the inside and will appear to be glowing due to its inherent transparency.
The design is aware of the users’ safety: appropriate lighting, no hidden areas, good visibility and plan openness contribute to discouraging loitering, panhandling and sleeping on benches.
The open plan encourages pedestrian mobility around and within the facility. Accessible connection to the museum campus, heated sidewalk and a designated wheelchair waiting area at the head of the shelter will take into consideration the needs of people with disabilities.
Proposed shelter is located towards the east end of the existing 150’ curb. The selected location is consistent with the bus pullout routine. The curb will accommodate three buses simultaneously.
The structure will provide accommodation for approximately 40 people (72’ long x 9’ wide x 10’ high) and will include benches, leaning rails, bike rack, trash receptacles and an information display kiosk equipped with the latest transit communication technology.
The design is intended to provide a comfortable and inviting setting to promote a broader use of the People Mover for general public. Strong visual reference to the Museum’s addition and an artistic interpretation of the glass panels will make the bus stop an integral part of the Museum Campus.
