Laurie Olin - Transitway Mall

While doing this task of researching designers I haven’t yet looked at an urban streetscape. I think this one seems almost like it isn’t a street and instead a park. I think the tree choice Olin uses for this streetscape is perfect. The dappled lighting and bright green leaves really make the area feel light and airy while also creating an enclosed feeling which is really important when encouraging people to use an urban area such as this. While not in use in this photo, I also want to highlight the effectiveness of the lighting. Instead of the standard streetlighting which is gloomy and uninviting, the lighting Olin uses is warm and promotes a feeling of safety in the location. I do think this warm welcoming lighting could help decrease the crime rates in this area, as a different kind of people would be attracted to using the space. Also not pictured well here is the mosaic patterned floor. Many people on their daily commute look down at the floor while they walk, this therefore creates visual interest at all levels of the landscape. Overall, I think this streetscape is very thoughtfully put together and I will be using ideas from this project as inspiration in my North Place car park project. 


 



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