We capitalize on the Viaducts' inherent strength by hanging a series of glowing market kiosks underneath. Simple tracks allow the kiosks to easily move into different configurations based on changing needs. The top of the Georgia Viaduct is converted into wildlife habitat, while the top of the Dunsmuir Viaduct exists as a pedestrian, cycling, and transit route that offers views to the habitat and periodic stairs to the markets below.
Vancouver's Viaducts embody a dramatic amount of resources:
They are made with 215 million pounds of concrete and embody 20 million pounds of CO2.
Instead of destroying this capital and environmental investment by following Vancouver's tendency to erase its built heritage, we propose a re-invention that capitalizes on the Viaduct's most basic characteristics:
OUTDOOR COVERED SPACE
The Viaducts offer 200,000 ft2 of covered outdoor space. Vancouver is North America's rainiest major city, yet its temperatures are relatively mild year round. Because of this climate, the city is uniquely positioned to take advantage of covered outdoor space.
HEAVY LOAD STRUCTURE
As a fragment of freeway infrastructure, the Viaducts are designed to carry incredibly high live and dead loads.
WE PROPOSE TO HANG A SERIES OF MOVABLE MARKET KIOSKS FROM THE VIADUCTS. CREATING A DYNAMIC AND CHANGING LINEAR STRIP OF LIFE.
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