After the events
of September 11 in New York, Santiago Calatrava decided to build
something that had the calming sense of peace and hope for future generations
who walk through the space. The Oculus station house consists of white ribs
that interlock high above the ground. It was designed to connect the various
modes of transportation in Lower Manhattan, from the Fulton Centre in
the east to the Battery Park City Ferry Terminal in the west.
The white
winged Oculus is an indication of peace.It's a wonderful civic monument for celebration and a place to gather people.Engaging people in big and grand structure, a sense of
comfort and security can be delivered by opened and exposed spaces. The repeating framed structure can be seen as a wedge of light, giving view of the sky.
Embracing
Embedded
Exposed space
Monumental arch to gather people
"Wedge of light"
Expanding, Reaching out
