As the architects for the project, our challenge was to design a facility that maximized parking in an intermodal facility, minimized circulation within the footprint of the site, and provided functional access and egress.

The solution developed is a flat plate, single ramped parking scheme that parks all vehicles on level surfaces and has the capacity for 1248 cars. The creativity of this building lies in a design that celebrates movement.

Building materials were selected to solve the challenges of winter construction as well as to provide a cost effective solution. A grid of vertical steel tubes and horizontal louvers contrasts precast concrete on the façade. Bright colors in the interior garage spaces act as a branding element that mimics the Parking Authority’s logo colors.

Lighting is used as a design element to illuminate the movement of people, elevators and cars and provides an added sense of security. Exterior lighting draws attention to and emphasizes the building among the structures of the skyline. Corner stair towers use an inverted angle to give the roof-scape a more interesting look.