Infrastructure Crossing Competition
Vail, CO
"In 2010, David Rubin, then partner at Olin, led the international design collaboration of Buro Happold, London, Explorations Architecture, Paris, and Applied Ecological Services, Philadelphia, in a proposal for a modular, adaptable wildlife crossing – one capable of being deployed across the nation and under a variety of circumstances by Departments of Transportation in any state. The vision, “Wild-(><)ing”, is based on a donut-like toroid shape from which unique configurations can be selected for any site. Into the resultant “pringle” form, a grid of adaptable and reusable diamond-shaped modules are inserted, containing landscape elements which, in their positioning, establish ecotones familiar to the mega-fauna in need of safe crossing, creating a feeling of “normalcy”. The result is an iconic and adaptable crossing that fosters connectivity in animal migratory patterns and separation from economically important transportation corridors."
"A collaboration with Digsau and Liberty Property Trust, this new pocket park at the Philadelphia Navy Yard establishes a social space where there formerly was none. The brownfield site will be remediated prior to construction of a new biotech company headquarters for Adaptimmune, whose mission is focused on finding a cure for cancer.
An existing electrical substation structure presented challenges for the design of the new central plaza. Substation 664 supplies a majority of the energy for the Philadelphia Navy Yard. LAND COLLECTIVE chose to celebrate the substation’s enormous contribution of energy by incorporating a simple aluminum edge with an embedded led light strip to frame the building – we channeled our inner Dan Flavin. The glowing blue light acknowledges the energy within while simultaneously allowing the building to become part of the design composition for the plaza.
A series of green and plaza spaces between the new headquarters buildings and 664 activate space for public use, and complement the architectural design. The project aims to create spaces for innovation outdoors, where both workers and visitors can engage in conversation, collaborate, and draw on the talent and inspiration of adjacent vibrancy at the Navy Yard. The pocket park also creates a visual amenity which is visible from the upper level of the building"
No comments:
Post a Comment