KGP Design Studio, LLC

Union Station Bicycle Transit Center

Union Station Bicycle Transit Center

UNION STATION BICYCLE TRANSIT CENTER

KGP design

ARCHITECTS
Kgp Design

AREA
1750.0 ft2

LOCATION
Washington D.C, USA

CATEGORY
Transportation

Union Station Bicycle Transit Center
© KGP design

Text description provided by architect.

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.

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.

Union Station Bicycle Transit Center
© KGP design
Union Station Bicycle Transit Center
© KGP design

Further minimizing heat gain, denser graduated ceramic frit low-e glazing, opens up progressively to views of the plaza level.

Union Station Bicycle Transit Center
© KGP design
Union Station Bicycle Transit Center
© KGP design
Union Station Bicycle Transit Center
© KGP design


Union Station Bicycle Transit Center
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Union Station Bicycle Transit Center
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Union Station Bicycle Transit Center
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Union Station Bicycle Transit Center
Site Plan and Elevations
Union Station Bicycle Transit Center
Elevations

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