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West Village Trolley Stop Design Competition
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Created: 09/14/09
Last Edited: 09/24/09
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From: Justin Park's Portfolio
Background:
Recently, the owners and representatives of West Village approached the Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to coordinate an architectural design competition for trolley rest stops at West Village. A group within the chapter known as the Young Architects Forum (YAF) acted as the facilitators for this program.
Design Submission:
Recently, the owners and representatives of West Village approached the Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to coordinate an architectural design competition for trolley rest stops at West Village. A group within the chapter known as the Young Architects Forum (YAF) acted as the facilitators for this program.
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McKinney Avenue Trolley Authority (MATA) operates a fleet of historic
and preserved trolley cars in a 3.5 mile route that connects downtown
Dallas with the Uptown neighborhood. The most northern part of the
route is West Village, an urban, multi-use shopping and dining district
on 1 ½ blocks in Uptown. Currently, there are three trolley stops at
West Village consisting of nothing more than a sign on a pole.
Design Submission:
Designer Statement:
This entry provides a rest stop design that will make the Cityplace, Blackburn and Cole Avenue stops easily identifiable, while providing shelter and convenience for waiting passengers. The design references both the classic architectural style found in the West Village as well as the vintage trolleys used by the Mckinney Avenue Transit Authority. The design is anchored by a strong base that forms a “L” shape, leaving two sides open for better circulation in and out of the rest stop. A solid wall rises from the base and provides additional shade from the hot Texas sun. A curved roof, supported by two metal poles which stand behind the stop, extends past the design’s base, adding a distinctive element to the design and gives passengers relief from the sun while they sit on the sturdy yet comfortable bench. Logos are placed on a maroon bar that wraps the outside wall and catches the attention of potential riders. Smaller bars reference those found covering the trolley's bottom windows and give a common element to both the stop and the trolley.
This entry provides a rest stop design that will make the Cityplace, Blackburn and Cole Avenue stops easily identifiable, while providing shelter and convenience for waiting passengers. The design references both the classic architectural style found in the West Village as well as the vintage trolleys used by the Mckinney Avenue Transit Authority. The design is anchored by a strong base that forms a “L” shape, leaving two sides open for better circulation in and out of the rest stop. A solid wall rises from the base and provides additional shade from the hot Texas sun. A curved roof, supported by two metal poles which stand behind the stop, extends past the design’s base, adding a distinctive element to the design and gives passengers relief from the sun while they sit on the sturdy yet comfortable bench. Logos are placed on a maroon bar that wraps the outside wall and catches the attention of potential riders. Smaller bars reference those found covering the trolley's bottom windows and give a common element to both the stop and the trolley.
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