Since most subway stops are subterranean, it is needless to say that they are dark and gloomy; the New York Fulton Street Station hopes to change that perception. It is currently being revamped to allow a flood of natural light to stream onto the platform. This illuminating feat will be achieved via the construction of an impressive eight foot glass dome.
A collaborative design between engineering group Arup, Grimshaw Architects and James Carpenter Design Associates, the New York Fulton Street Station will incorporate an intricate 70-foot cabling system suspended from an "oculus ring" at the top in order to hold the glass structure. With nearly 1,000 aluminum panels covering the inside surface, light will be reflected down to commuters from the outside. The use of natural light hopes to create a sense of connectedness.
Glass-Domed Subway Stops
The New York Fulton Street Station Provides Commuters with Natural Light
Trend Themes
1. Natural Light in Subway Stops - The trend of incorporating natural light into subway stops presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to improve the commuting experience and create a sense of connectedness.
2. Revamping Subway Stations - The trend of revamping subway stations with impressive glass domes provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to transform the dark and gloomy atmosphere into a more inviting and visually appealing environment for commuters.
3. Incorporation of Design and Architecture in Public Transit - The trend of collaborating design and architecture firms for public transit projects, like the New York Fulton Street Station, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of subway stations.
Industry Implications
1. Public Transportation - The public transportation industry can leverage the trend of incorporating natural light and revamping subway stations to improve customer experience and attract more commuters.
2. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can benefit from the trend of incorporating design elements in public transit projects, creating opportunities for innovative and visually appealing structures.
3. Construction and Engineering - The construction and engineering industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in building intricate structures like glass domes for subway stations, improving infrastructure and transforming the urban landscape.