Battery Park City Streetscapes and Security
Re-envisioning the perimeter of the World Financial Center with integrated connections to the north and south neighborhoods of Battery Park City.
Marvel was commissioned by the Battery Park City Authority to reimagine the streetscapes around the World Financial Center, its adjacent neighborhoods and realignment of Route 9A to accommodate the reconstruction and memorial at World Trade Center site. The aim was to enhance building perimeter security while greatly improving pedestrian accessibility and ease of connectivity to all transit. The design team focused on establishing secure, connected spaces across all proposed designs, using axes of pedestrian circulation and visual connections to guide the design and construction recommendations. These circulation and wayfinding clarities were designed to integrate the amenities of Battery Park City into a comprehensive, accessible whole.
Re-envisioning the perimeter of the World Financial Center with integrated connections to the north and south neighborhoods of Battery Park City.
Marvel was commissioned by the Battery Park City Authority to reimagine the streetscapes around the World Financial Center, its adjacent neighborhoods and realignment of Route 9A to accommodate the reconstruction and memorial at World Trade Center site. The aim was to enhance building perimeter security while greatly improving pedestrian accessibility and ease of connectivity to all transit. The design team focused on establishing secure, connected spaces across all proposed designs, using axes of pedestrian circulation and visual connections to guide the design and construction recommendations.
These circulation and wayfinding clarities were designed to integrate the amenities of Battery Park City into a comprehensive, accessible whole.
New seating areas, a dog run, and a plant nursery at North End Avenue, activate the previously unused traffic medians, contributing to the communal atmosphere of the area, and provides physical traffic controls such as adjusted curblines and raised pedestrian crossings.
Vesey Street and North End Avenue are marked by illuminated glass benches and overhead canopies, providing unified visual cues to a diverse array of elements across the streetscapes, from seating and security booths, to maintenance storage and overhead sun canopies.
Connecting the Hudson River ferry to the World Trade Center, illuminated glass benches stretch along Vesey Street. These provide wayfinding and rest for pedestrians and act as a vehicle perimeter barrier. A compressible fill at the barrier creates a “Tiger Trap” to arrest approaching vehicles. This system was developed in combination with the US Army Corps of Engineers and patented.
A planted band separates the interior stone seating area from passing traffic. Thin stainless-steel rods provide a backrest and protection for the plants.
The illuminated benches are constructed of cast glass, and include formed stainless steel seating.
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The project made bold reconfigurations to the urban streetscape by closing active roadways to create direct, walkable connections to waterfront parks and the Irish Hunger Memorial by artist Brian Tolle. These greatly enhanced building standoff distances while improving the public and pedestrian spaces.
At the West Side Highway (Route 9A), the streetscapes design works to integrate the realignment of the highway and accommodates a new, West-side bicycle path and pedestrian walk at the frontage of the World Financial Center. The entire design integrates vehicle protective barriers and standoff distances into the landscape and streetscape approach.
The quality of public space was a crucial factor in the design of security measures, which were subtly integrated throughout the site.
Re-envisioning the perimeter of the World Financial Center with integrated connections to the north and south neighborhoods of Battery Park City.
Marvel was commissioned by the Battery Park City Authority to reimagine the streetscapes around the World Financial Center, its adjacent neighborhoods and realignment of Route 9A to accommodate the reconstruction and memorial at World Trade Center site. The aim was to enhance building perimeter security while greatly improving pedestrian accessibility and ease of connectivity to all transit. The design team focused on establishing secure, connected spaces across all proposed designs, using axes of pedestrian circulation and visual connections to guide the design and construction recommendations. These circulation and wayfinding clarities were designed to integrate the amenities of Battery Park City into a comprehensive, accessible whole.
New seating areas, a dog run, and a plant nursery at North End Avenue, activate the previously unused traffic medians, contributing to the communal atmosphere of the area, and provides physical traffic controls such as adjusted curblines and raised pedestrian crossings.
Vesey Street and North End Avenue are marked by illuminated glass benches and overhead canopies, providing unified visual cues to a diverse array of elements across the streetscapes, from seating and security booths, to maintenance storage and overhead sun canopies.
Connecting the Hudson River ferry to the World Trade Center, illuminated glass benches stretch along Vesey Street. These provide wayfinding and rest for pedestrians and act as a vehicle perimeter barrier. A compressible fill at the barrier creates a “Tiger Trap” to arrest approaching vehicles. This system was developed in combination with the US Army Corps of Engineers and patented.
The project made bold reconfigurations to the urban streetscape by closing active roadways to create direct, walkable connections to waterfront parks and the Irish Hunger Memorial by artist Brian Tolle. These greatly enhanced building standoff distances while improving the public and pedestrian spaces.
At the West Side Highway (Route 9A), the streetscapes design works to integrate the realignment of the highway and accommodates a new, West-side bicycle path and pedestrian walk at the frontage of the World Financial Center. The entire design integrates vehicle protective barriers and standoff distances into the landscape and streetscape approach.
The quality of public space was a crucial factor in the design of security measures, which were subtly integrated throughout the site.
Battery Park City Streetscapes and Security
Re-envisioning the perimeter of the World Financial Center with integrated connections to the north and south neighborhoods of Battery Park City.
Marvel was commissioned by the Battery Park City Authority to reimagine the streetscapes around the World Financial Center, its adjacent neighborhoods and realignment of Route 9A to accommodate the reconstruction and memorial at World Trade Center site. The aim was to enhance building perimeter security while greatly improving pedestrian accessibility and ease of connectivity to all transit. The design team focused on establishing secure, connected spaces across all proposed designs, using axes of pedestrian circulation and visual connections to guide the design and construction recommendations. These circulation and wayfinding clarities were designed to integrate the amenities of Battery Park City into a comprehensive, accessible whole.
Re-envisioning the perimeter of the World Financial Center with integrated connections to the north and south neighborhoods of Battery Park City.
Marvel was commissioned by the Battery Park City Authority to reimagine the streetscapes around the World Financial Center, its adjacent neighborhoods and realignment of Route 9A to accommodate the reconstruction and memorial at World Trade Center site. The aim was to enhance building perimeter security while greatly improving pedestrian accessibility and ease of connectivity to all transit. The design team focused on establishing secure, connected spaces across all proposed designs, using axes of pedestrian circulation and visual connections to guide the design and construction recommendations.
These circulation and wayfinding clarities were designed to integrate the amenities of Battery Park City into a comprehensive, accessible whole.
New seating areas, a dog run, and a plant nursery at North End Avenue, activate the previously unused traffic medians, contributing to the communal atmosphere of the area, and provides physical traffic controls such as adjusted curblines and raised pedestrian crossings.
Vesey Street and North End Avenue are marked by illuminated glass benches and overhead canopies, providing unified visual cues to a diverse array of elements across the streetscapes, from seating and security booths, to maintenance storage and overhead sun canopies.
Connecting the Hudson River ferry to the World Trade Center, illuminated glass benches stretch along Vesey Street. These provide wayfinding and rest for pedestrians and act as a vehicle perimeter barrier. A compressible fill at the barrier creates a “Tiger Trap” to arrest approaching vehicles. This system was developed in combination with the US Army Corps of Engineers and patented.
A planted band separates the interior stone seating area from passing traffic. Thin stainless-steel rods provide a backrest and protection for the plants.
The illuminated benches are constructed of cast glass, and include formed stainless steel seating.
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The project made bold reconfigurations to the urban streetscape by closing active roadways to create direct, walkable connections to waterfront parks and the Irish Hunger Memorial by artist Brian Tolle. These greatly enhanced building standoff distances while improving the public and pedestrian spaces.
At the West Side Highway (Route 9A), the streetscapes design works to integrate the realignment of the highway and accommodates a new, West-side bicycle path and pedestrian walk at the frontage of the World Financial Center. The entire design integrates vehicle protective barriers and standoff distances into the landscape and streetscape approach.
The quality of public space was a crucial factor in the design of security measures, which were subtly integrated throughout the site.
Re-envisioning the perimeter of the World Financial Center with integrated connections to the north and south neighborhoods of Battery Park City.
Marvel was commissioned by the Battery Park City Authority to reimagine the streetscapes around the World Financial Center, its adjacent neighborhoods and realignment of Route 9A to accommodate the reconstruction and memorial at World Trade Center site. The aim was to enhance building perimeter security while greatly improving pedestrian accessibility and ease of connectivity to all transit. The design team focused on establishing secure, connected spaces across all proposed designs, using axes of pedestrian circulation and visual connections to guide the design and construction recommendations. These circulation and wayfinding clarities were designed to integrate the amenities of Battery Park City into a comprehensive, accessible whole.
New seating areas, a dog run, and a plant nursery at North End Avenue, activate the previously unused traffic medians, contributing to the communal atmosphere of the area, and provides physical traffic controls such as adjusted curblines and raised pedestrian crossings.
Vesey Street and North End Avenue are marked by illuminated glass benches and overhead canopies, providing unified visual cues to a diverse array of elements across the streetscapes, from seating and security booths, to maintenance storage and overhead sun canopies.
Connecting the Hudson River ferry to the World Trade Center, illuminated glass benches stretch along Vesey Street. These provide wayfinding and rest for pedestrians and act as a vehicle perimeter barrier. A compressible fill at the barrier creates a “Tiger Trap” to arrest approaching vehicles. This system was developed in combination with the US Army Corps of Engineers and patented.
The project made bold reconfigurations to the urban streetscape by closing active roadways to create direct, walkable connections to waterfront parks and the Irish Hunger Memorial by artist Brian Tolle. These greatly enhanced building standoff distances while improving the public and pedestrian spaces.
At the West Side Highway (Route 9A), the streetscapes design works to integrate the realignment of the highway and accommodates a new, West-side bicycle path and pedestrian walk at the frontage of the World Financial Center. The entire design integrates vehicle protective barriers and standoff distances into the landscape and streetscape approach.
The quality of public space was a crucial factor in the design of security measures, which were subtly integrated throughout the site.
Battery Park City Streetscapes and Security
Re-envisioning the perimeter of the World Financial Center with integrated connections to the north and south neighborhoods of Battery Park City.
Marvel was commissioned by the Battery Park City Authority to reimagine the streetscapes around the World Financial Center, its adjacent neighborhoods and realignment of Route 9A to accommodate the reconstruction and memorial at World Trade Center site. The aim was to enhance building perimeter security while greatly improving pedestrian accessibility and ease of connectivity to all transit. The design team focused on establishing secure, connected spaces across all proposed designs, using axes of pedestrian circulation and visual connections to guide the design and construction recommendations. These circulation and wayfinding clarities were designed to integrate the amenities of Battery Park City into a comprehensive, accessible whole.
Re-envisioning the perimeter of the World Financial Center with integrated connections to the north and south neighborhoods of Battery Park City.
Marvel was commissioned by the Battery Park City Authority to reimagine the streetscapes around the World Financial Center, its adjacent neighborhoods and realignment of Route 9A to accommodate the reconstruction and memorial at World Trade Center site. The aim was to enhance building perimeter security while greatly improving pedestrian accessibility and ease of connectivity to all transit. The design team focused on establishing secure, connected spaces across all proposed designs, using axes of pedestrian circulation and visual connections to guide the design and construction recommendations.
These circulation and wayfinding clarities were designed to integrate the amenities of Battery Park City into a comprehensive, accessible whole.
New seating areas, a dog run, and a plant nursery at North End Avenue, activate the previously unused traffic medians, contributing to the communal atmosphere of the area, and provides physical traffic controls such as adjusted curblines and raised pedestrian crossings.
Vesey Street and North End Avenue are marked by illuminated glass benches and overhead canopies, providing unified visual cues to a diverse array of elements across the streetscapes, from seating and security booths, to maintenance storage and overhead sun canopies.
Connecting the Hudson River ferry to the World Trade Center, illuminated glass benches stretch along Vesey Street. These provide wayfinding and rest for pedestrians and act as a vehicle perimeter barrier. A compressible fill at the barrier creates a “Tiger Trap” to arrest approaching vehicles. This system was developed in combination with the US Army Corps of Engineers and patented.
A planted band separates the interior stone seating area from passing traffic. Thin stainless-steel rods provide a backrest and protection for the plants.
The illuminated benches are constructed of cast glass, and include formed stainless steel seating.
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The project made bold reconfigurations to the urban streetscape by closing active roadways to create direct, walkable connections to waterfront parks and the Irish Hunger Memorial by artist Brian Tolle. These greatly enhanced building standoff distances while improving the public and pedestrian spaces.
At the West Side Highway (Route 9A), the streetscapes design works to integrate the realignment of the highway and accommodates a new, West-side bicycle path and pedestrian walk at the frontage of the World Financial Center. The entire design integrates vehicle protective barriers and standoff distances into the landscape and streetscape approach.
The quality of public space was a crucial factor in the design of security measures, which were subtly integrated throughout the site.
Re-envisioning the perimeter of the World Financial Center with integrated connections to the north and south neighborhoods of Battery Park City.
Marvel was commissioned by the Battery Park City Authority to reimagine the streetscapes around the World Financial Center, its adjacent neighborhoods and realignment of Route 9A to accommodate the reconstruction and memorial at World Trade Center site. The aim was to enhance building perimeter security while greatly improving pedestrian accessibility and ease of connectivity to all transit. The design team focused on establishing secure, connected spaces across all proposed designs, using axes of pedestrian circulation and visual connections to guide the design and construction recommendations. These circulation and wayfinding clarities were designed to integrate the amenities of Battery Park City into a comprehensive, accessible whole.
New seating areas, a dog run, and a plant nursery at North End Avenue, activate the previously unused traffic medians, contributing to the communal atmosphere of the area, and provides physical traffic controls such as adjusted curblines and raised pedestrian crossings.
Vesey Street and North End Avenue are marked by illuminated glass benches and overhead canopies, providing unified visual cues to a diverse array of elements across the streetscapes, from seating and security booths, to maintenance storage and overhead sun canopies.
Connecting the Hudson River ferry to the World Trade Center, illuminated glass benches stretch along Vesey Street. These provide wayfinding and rest for pedestrians and act as a vehicle perimeter barrier. A compressible fill at the barrier creates a “Tiger Trap” to arrest approaching vehicles. This system was developed in combination with the US Army Corps of Engineers and patented.
The project made bold reconfigurations to the urban streetscape by closing active roadways to create direct, walkable connections to waterfront parks and the Irish Hunger Memorial by artist Brian Tolle. These greatly enhanced building standoff distances while improving the public and pedestrian spaces.
At the West Side Highway (Route 9A), the streetscapes design works to integrate the realignment of the highway and accommodates a new, West-side bicycle path and pedestrian walk at the frontage of the World Financial Center. The entire design integrates vehicle protective barriers and standoff distances into the landscape and streetscape approach.