Can landscape architecture and green infrastructure encourage transit use in a car-centric society?
The Concept and Challenges
The concept is programmatically driven by urban ecology, steep topography, triangular site geometry, and climatic challenges. It lies within a windy industrial corridor and two parking lots bisected by an arterial road.
The Connective Bridge, Urban Ecology, Succession Meadows, Stormwater Management, Green Roofs
The bridge enables pedestrian and animal movement. Seeded meadows evolve into forest ecosystems. Runnels directly overflow to a cistern, irrigating plantings until self-sufficiency. Green roofs mitigate climate change. Plants are selected to reflect the industrial character of the site.
The Cinematic Experience
The transparent station frames seasonal views of color, merging planters and slopes into an immersive, atmospheric commute grounded in ecological succession. Ecological succession, a design intervention, can influence other design disciplines. The site’s transparent architecture, sheltering ecological succession, allow commuters to once again re-engage with nature.
Award – Architizer Vision Awards, Vision For Landscape Finalist, Eglington GO Station (2025)
Award – Canadian Architect Award of Excellence (2015)
