TriMet South Terminus

 

High aspirations for this pivotal site in downtown Portland transformed what would normally be a perfunctory infrastructure project into one that is completely powered by renewable resources, provides public open space, and marks this important urban site with a large scale, sustainable structure.  The dynamic nature of the site constraints inform the design and generate a sculptural framework clad in a photovoltaic array and coil drapery.

 

 

Portland Chapter AIA, Unbuilt Citation Award, 2009
 
ASLA, General Design Category Award of Excellence, 2011    
(As part of the ZGF Partnership team for the Portland Transit Mall Revitalization)