Nicholas Grimshaw: Fulton Street transit centre, New York City, USA.As one of the busiest underground interchanges on the NYC NYC abbr. New York City NYC New York City subway system, the Fulton Street Fulton Street is a common name.. In New York City, the name is frequently associated with Robert Fulton, who invented a steam boat.
v. con·spired, con·spir·ing, con·spires v.intr. 1. To plan together secretly to commit an illegal or wrongful act or accomplish a legal purpose through illegal action. 2. towards creating an unpleasant user experience--and to potentially increase safety risks. Grimshaw and Arup were appointed to create a new transit hub with re-engineered platform and underground passenger access. The proposed hub focuses on a 34 metre high tapered ta·per n. 1. A small or very slender candle. 2. A long wax-coated wick used to light candles or gas lamps. 3. A source of feeble light. 4. a. dome--asymmetrical in its axis. As a beacon to commuters, the dome will be clad in translucent glass, resulting in changing optical qualities throughout the day and night. Designed in collaboration with artist/engineer James Carpenter
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