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Design Elements Issue Task Force November 19, 2014 1 Meeting - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Design Elements Issue Task Force November 19, 2014 1 Meeting - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Design Elements Issue Task Force November 19, 2014 1 Meeting Objectives Describe how study team has used ITF input to make decisions on other design elements Obtain input on outstanding design elements related to aesthetics and urban
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Meeting Objectives
Describe how study team has used ITF input
to make decisions on other design elements
Obtain input on outstanding design elements
related to aesthetics and urban design to inform final design
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Decisions Made
No transparent barrier downtown or over the
river
No lighting in coffers Pier types and shapes all the same
(diamond)
Solid barrier Diamond-shaped piers
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Decisions Made
Pedestrian bridge overlooks, rail
monumentation and roof structures
Elevator tower/stair layout Real stone/brick instead of stone form liners
for walls and piers
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Decisions Made
Hardscape under downtown bridge
Donor bricks removed and reset in similar location.
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Decisions Made
Hardscape under downtown bridge
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Decisions Made
Landscaping by City; irrigation sleeves by
project; past input from ITF
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Decisions Made
Pedestrian/bicycle underpass - Historic Influence
– Monuments designed to reflect the architecture of Glenwood Springs through color and materials – Monuments have high end finishes
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Design Elements Issue Task Force
November 19, 2014
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Proposed Materials
Colorado Rose/ Split faced Forest Blend Chopped Basilica Colorado Rose/ Natural Cleft Weathering Steel Clay Tile Roof Clay Paver Iron Spot Red Smooth Select
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Proposed Materials
Characteristics:
Sandstone Natural Cleft or Split Face Color- Colorado Rose Bond Pattern Large scale Stone size varies- approx size 18” x 42”
Elements:
Piers
Characteristics:
Brick Color- TBD Bond Pattern
Elements:
Elevator Tower
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Proposed Materials
Characteristics:
Clay Tile Roof
Elements:
Elevator Tower Pedestrian Bridge Roof Structure
Characteristics:
Weathering Steel
Elements:
Pedestrian Bridge Girder Grand Ave Bridge Girder
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Proposed Materials
Characteristics:
Sandstone Split Faced Color- Colorado Rose Ashlar Pattern Small scale Stone size varies- approx size 3” x 6”
Elements:
Walls Seat Walls
Characteristics:
Sandstone Split Faced Color- Forest Blend Ashlar Pattern Small scale Stone size varies- approx size 3” x 6”
Elements:
Walls
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Proposed Materials
Characteristics:
Clay Paver Color- Iron Spot
Elements:
7th Street Pavers Hardscape Medians
Characteristics:
Brick Color- Basilica Bond Pattern
Elements:
Monument Accent Underpass Entry Wall Accent
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Tower Materials
Clay Tile Roof Black Painted Handrail Concrete Red Brick Copper Gutter and Fascia Concrete
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Tower Materials
Clay Tile Copper Fascia and Gutter Red Smooth Select Red Range Smooth Campus Blend
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Tower Materials
Smooth Finish Textured Formliner
Concrete Finish Options
Textured Formliner Formliner (Match Barriers)
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Handrails
Profile
I-70 Crossing Rail Road Crossing
(lighting not shown)
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Handrails
Tower and Stair Area
Rail Road Crossing
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Handrails
View of Tower and Rail Road Crossing
Rail Road Crossing
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Handrails
View of Rail Road Crossing
- Rail Height = 10’-0” feet
- From Tower Upper Landing to Overlook
- Approximate Length = 75 feet
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Handrails
View at Overlook
Rail Height = 4’-6” feet
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Handrails
View of I-70 Crossing
- Rail Height = 7’-10” feet
- Between Overlooks and Around Overlook
South of I-70 (not shown)
- Approximate Length = 165 feet
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Handrails
Panel Option
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Handrails
Panel Option
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Handrails
Stone Wrapped Columns
- At Overlook Corners
- Base for lights
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Handrails
Steel Handrails
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Handrails
Steel Handrails
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Handrails
Steel Handrails
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Handrails
Steel Handrails
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Handrails
Steel Handrails
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Handrails
Steel Handrails
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South Utility Room
Glass Panels or Brick
Facing Street
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South Utility Room
Brick
Facing Railroad Property
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Tower Alternatives
Options
- Sign
- Textured Concrete
- Artwork
- Other Material
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Tower Alternatives
Options
- Sign
- Textured Concrete
- Artwork
- Other Material
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Pedestrian Bridge Overlooks
View at Rail Road Crossing
- 4 Column Supports
- Revised Roof Proportions
- Removed Columns Through Roof
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Pedestrian Bridge Overlooks
View of Roof Structure and Overlook at Rail Road Crossing
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Stair Layout
Stair Overview
- Opened Area Under Upper Stairs
- Width is 11 ft to 12.5 ft (Lower Stair)
- One Bike Channel on Outside of Stairs
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Stair Layout
Stair Overview
- Opened Area Under Upper Stairs
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Stair Layout
Intermediate Landing View
- Width is 11 ft to 12.5 ft (Lower Stair)
- One Bike Channel on Outside of Stairs
Bike Channels (On Outside) Bike Channels (On Outside)
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Stair Layout
Lower Landing View
Bike Channels (On Outside)
- Opened Area Under Upper Stairs
- Widened Lower Stair at Ground Level
Support Columns (size to be determined)
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Barrier Aesthetics
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Primary Barrier Aesthetics
Option 1
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Primary Barrier Aesthetics
Option 2
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Barrier Aesthetics
Option 3
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Downtown Barrier Aesthetics
Downtown Option 1
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Downtown Barrier Aesthetics
Downtown Option 2
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Downtown Barrier Aesthetics
Downtown Option 3
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GAB Fence over RR
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GAB Fence over RR
Option 1
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GAB Fence over RR
Option 2
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GAB Fence over RR
Break (15 minutes)
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8th Street
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8th Street
Option 1
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8th Street
Option 1
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8th Street
Option 2
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8th Street
Option 2
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8th Street
Option 3
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8th Street
Option 3
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Monuments on the North
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Monuments on the North
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Lighting
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Lighting
Banners Hanging Flower Pots
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GAB Lighting
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Lighting
Lighting
Down lights Surface Mounted Lights
- n Piers
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Lighting
Lighting
Down lights and surface mounted Lights on Piers
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7th-8th Sidewalk
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7th-8th Sidewalk
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7th-8th Sidewalk
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24 walls included in the Grand Avenue
Bridge project
Walls
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Walls on the north side
– Stone wall- natural
Walls
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Walls on the north side
– Stone walls- 15 Stone Walls
Walls
An additional 6 walls proposed to have stone veneer
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Walls on the south side
– Stone Wall
Walls
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Walls on the north side
– Glenwood Canyon formliner
Walls
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Stone Wall Options
– Colorado Rose Ashlar Pattern
Walls
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Stone Wall Options
– Colorado Rose Ashlar Pattern
Walls
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Stone Wall Options
– Forest Blend Ashlar Pattern
Walls
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Stone Wall Options
– Colorado Rose Ashlar with Basilica Brick
Walls
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Next Steps
Complete final design of urban design and aesthetic
elements following today’s input
Public hearing tonight (5:00pm to 8:00pm, Glenwood
Springs Elementary School):
– Present findings of Environmental Assessment (EA) and obtain public comments – Present recent aesthetic and urban design
Decision document will address public comments on the
EA, which completes the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.
Decision document and final design scheduled to be
complete by early spring
Construction start anticipated late 2015
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