THE MAIN AVENUE CONNECTOR
Downtown Cleveland Main Avenue Bridge Underpass Design Development Report

In collaboration with:

WESTLAKE REED LESKOSKY
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February 24th, 2016

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SIX SITE ATTRIBUTES
 

Fundamental qualities and features of the site

WATER

Varied Water ( Lake + River)

WEATHER

Dramatic Weather (Sun + Clouds + Rain + Snow)

TOPOGRAPHY

Rolling Topography (Hills + Valley)

BRIDGE

BUILDING
STOCK

Great Building Stock (Big + Brick)

INDUSTRY

Iconic Bridge

Active Industry (Barges +Freighters + Trains)

 SIX CITY ATTRIBUTES
 

The corridor as a microcosm of the city

WATER

Varied Water ( Lake + River)

WEATHER

Dramatic Weather (Sun + Clouds + Rain + Snow)

TOPOGRAPHY

Rolling Topography (Hills + Valley)

BRIDGE

BUILDING
STOCK

Great Building Stock (Big + Brick)

INDUSTRY

Iconic Bridge

Active Industry (Barges +Freighters + Trains)

 PROJECT INTENT:

Create a physically compelling, spatially
unique public realm that actively engages
and amplifies these intrinsic attributes

 SIX SITE ATTRIBUTES
 

Fundamental qualities and features of the site

Varied Water ( Lake + River)

Rolling Topography (Hills + Valley)

Great Building Stock (Big + Brick)

 SIX SITE ATTRIBUTES
 

Fundamental qualities and features of the site

Dramatic Weather (Sun + Clouds + Rain + Snow)

Iconic Bridge

Active Industry (Barges +Freighters + Trains)

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PRIMARY MATERIAL PALETTE

Animated Light Bars

Black Brushed Steel Cabinets

Brightly Colored Accents

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Oversized Seating Elements Integrated with Dramatic Lighting

Defined Pedestrian Zone through Surface Graphics and Dramatic Lighting

Light Bars Animate the Sites Topography + Light Boxes Animate the Bridge Structure

Meeting Point Swing and Seating with Integrated Lighting

 THE MAIN AVENUE CONNECTOR
Downtown Cleveland Main Avenue Bridge Underpass Design Development Report