Introduction
This project re-examines the 1963 George Washington Bus Station by identifying critical issues in its recent renovation—namely the loss of Nervi’s structural expression, a material and cultural disconnect with Washington Heights, and privacy concerns created by the elevated terminal.
The design responds through two key strategies.
Strategy 1: restores spatial and structural coherence by reactivating Nervi’s 3D triangular grid, reorganizing circulation, and aligning walls and ground patterns with the original geometry.
Strategy 2:introduces a kinetic facade system that adapts to changing light, privacy needs, and community activities, transforming the station into a more responsive interface between passengers, residents, and the street.
Together, these interventions reframe the station as a piece of public architecture that is structurally clear, contextually integrated, and genuinely attuned to the everyday life of Washington Heights.
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