Much of metropolitan infrastructure can be hard on the eyes, but the Paul Raff Follies project brings urbanity into the environment in a very appealing form.
This series of four structures has been designed for the purpose of providing emergency exits for underground public transportation. The Paul Raff Follies glass pavilions take their regular repetitious textured patterns from their natural neighbors, allowing edifice and environment to coexist thanks to organic architectural motifs. To be built by IBI Group Architects, these shelters will be cropping up around the Toronto, Canada area.
Textured Transit Exits
Paul Raff Follies Provides Aesthetic Emergency Egress into Nature
Trend Themes
1. Biophilic Design - Incorporating natural elements into urban architecture and infrastructure can result in more aesthetically pleasing and sustainable designs
2. Transportation Infrastructure Design - Innovative approaches to emergency exits in public transportation can improve both safety and the visual appeal of urban environments
3. Sustainability Integration - Designing infrastructure with organic architectural motifs can help to promote environmental sustainability and a closer connection to nature
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Incorporating biophilic and sustainable design elements can offer a competitive advantage for both environmental and aesthetic considerations
2. Transportation - Adopting innovative approaches to emergency exits in public transportation can help to ensure the safety of passengers and improve public perception of transit systems
3. Urban Development and Planning - Integrating natural elements into infrastructure design can create more livable and sustainable cities for all residents