Union Station Bicycle Transit Center / KGP design
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Architects: KGP design
Location: Washington D.C, USA
Project area: 1,750 sq. ft.
Photographs: Courtesy of KGP design
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At the cusp of a livable cities movement, this facility is a highly visible catalyst promoting bicycle use and alternative transportation options by providing secure parking, rental, and retail uses. At the doorstep of Washington’s major transportation hub, Union Station, the sleek veiled form reflects the technology of its contents while complimenting its eminent Beaux Art neighbors.
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Echoing a bicycle wheel’s elegance and efficiency, arched steel tubes are stabilized by a series of “spokes” or stainless steel tie rods in order to lighten up the structure. An energy efficient “skin” optimizes transparency while further moderating temperature. Further minimizing heat gain, denser graduated ceramic frit low-e glazing, opens up progressively to views of the plaza level.
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The form is cool…
I have seen this in person and it is refreshing in the context of most DC. The diagrams are great and logical.
Looks like the architect has focused on the envelope and its details but didn’t care too much about plan layout and user comfort. It looks too packed, just thinking of rush-hour..
It’s so Calatrava’s style…
12:13 PM Feb 6th
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@ cachesanchez @andreslajous estas son ganas de preocuparse por el uso de la bicicleta y no solo buenas intenciones http://t.co/lU1Ticn
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12:49 AM Feb 9th
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11:40 PM Feb 9th
Would a bike rack station work in Calgary? http://www.archdaily.com/108514/union-station-bicycle-transit-center-kgp-design/ love Calgary
10:14 AM Feb 15th
Schön: Bike&Ride-Anlage in Washington D.C. http://bit.ly/fOx0na
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For its $3million+ budget and <90 bike capacity, I would like to nominate this as a wonder, for its sheer extravagance: http://t.co/ncb7JbSm
12:49 AM Apr 21st
@stark esto estaba cuando fuiste? http://t.co/HEJfGAvB