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Glen Park BART Station stands as a unique architectural gem within San Francisco’s transit network, seamlessly blending Brutalist design with the natural beauty of its surroundings. Located in the heart of the Glen Park neighborhood, this station is not just a functional transit hub but a testament to mid-20th-century architectural innovation.
Designed by architect Corlett & Spackman, the station was completed in 1973 and is a striking example of Brutalism—a style characterized by its raw concrete forms and fortress-like appearance. The station’s imposing concrete façade, angular lines, and minimalist aesthetic contrast with the lush greenery of Glen Canyon Park, located just a short walk away. The interplay between the station's rigid structure and the soft, organic shapes of the nearby park creates a dynamic visual experience, making it a point of interest for both architecture enthusiasts and everyday commuters.
Strategically positioned along the BART system, Glen Park Station serves as a gateway for residents and visitors to explore one of San Francisco's more serene and residential neighborhoods. The station is also a crucial connector, linking the city’s southern neighborhoods with downtown San Francisco and the East Bay. For those interested in local history, Glen Park Station offers more than just transit—it provides a glimpse into the city’s evolving architectural landscape during a period of bold, modernist experimentation.
Whether you’re a daily commuter or a first-time visitor, Glen Park BART Station offers more than meets the eye. Its historical significance, combined with its unique architectural style, makes it a standout feature of the Glen Park neighborhood—one that resonates with the broader story of San Francisco’s urban development.
Glen Park BART Station stands as a unique architectural gem within San Francisco’s transit network, seamlessly blending Brutalist design with the natural beauty of its surroundings. Located in the heart of the Glen Park neighborhood, this station is not just a functional transit hub but a testament to mid-20th-century architectural innovation.
Designed by architect Corlett & Spackman, the station was completed in 1973 and is a striking example of Brutalism—a style characterized by its raw concrete forms and fortress-like appearance. The station’s imposing concrete façade, angular lines, and minimalist aesthetic contrast with the lush greenery of Glen Canyon Park, located just a short walk away. The interplay between the station's rigid structure and the soft, organic shapes of the nearby park creates a dynamic visual experience, making it a point of interest for both architecture enthusiasts and everyday commuters.
Strategically positioned along the BART system, Glen Park Station serves as a gateway for residents and visitors to explore one of San Francisco's more serene and residential neighborhoods. The station is also a crucial connector, linking the city’s southern neighborhoods with downtown San Francisco and the East Bay. For those interested in local history, Glen Park Station offers more than just transit—it provides a glimpse into the city’s evolving architectural landscape during a period of bold, modernist experimentation.
Whether you’re a daily commuter or a first-time visitor, Glen Park BART Station offers more than meets the eye. Its historical significance, combined with its unique architectural style, makes it a standout feature of the Glen Park neighborhood—one that resonates with the broader story of San Francisco’s urban development.
"The design of the pavillon consists of 151 custom laminated lightweight beech plywood segments. In order to combine these ultra-thin plywood strips into a structurally stable configuration, newly developed robotic sewing techniques for prefabrication and manual lacing on site are applied."
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photographed by
Frank Dinger
BECOMING - office for visual communication
"The design of the pavillon consists of 151 custom laminated lightweight beech plywood segments. In order to combine these ultra-thin plywood strips into a structurally stable configuration, newly developed robotic sewing techniques for prefabrication and manual lacing on site are applied."
further information:
photographed by
Frank Dinger
BECOMING - office for visual communication
View of the royal tombs in Gol Gumbaz was built by Muhammad Adil Shah in the year 1656 and is the second largest dome in the world. The dome contains tombs of Muhammad Adil Shah, his two wives, his mistress, his daughter and grandson.
"The design of the pavillon consists of 151 custom laminated lightweight beech plywood segments. In order to combine these ultra-thin plywood strips into a structurally stable configuration, newly developed robotic sewing techniques for prefabrication and manual lacing on site are applied."
further information:
photographed by
Frank Dinger
BECOMING - office for visual communication
"The design of the pavillon consists of 151 custom laminated lightweight beech plywood segments. In order to combine these ultra-thin plywood strips into a structurally stable configuration, newly developed robotic sewing techniques for prefabrication and manual lacing on site are applied."
further information:
photographed by
Frank Dinger
BECOMING - office for visual communication
This is the West Wing at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts located at 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA.
This section of the Museum opened in 1985; it was designed by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates and features some beautiful late Brutalist architecture.
The West Wing was sponsored significantly in part by Sydney and Frances Lewis, who owned BEST Products. Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates also designed the iconic headquarters building for BEST Products, located in neighboring Henrico County.
This is the West Wing at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts located at 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA.
This section of the Museum opened in 1985; it was designed by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates and features some beautiful late Brutalist architecture.
The West Wing was sponsored significantly in part by Sydney and Frances Lewis, who owned BEST Products. Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates also designed the iconic headquarters building for BEST Products, located in neighboring Henrico County.
Volunteers of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and the 418th Civil Affairs Battalion construct an Eco-Dome prototype Aug. 27 in Djibouti. The Eco-Dome was engineered by the California Institute of Earth Art and Architecture to provide comfortable, economical and sustainable building solutions for impoverished and natural disaster stricken-areas. The design ensures the structure will be resistant to earthquakes, fire, flood and hurricanes.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kathrine McDowell
Civil Affairs soldiers and camp service members from different branches began building an Eco-Dome prototype Aug. 24 as a model for possible future construction endeavors in Djibouti and the Horn of Africa.
Eco-Domes, igloo-type structures built from stabilized earth, sandbags and barbed wire, are an inexpensive alternative to constructing brick-and-mortar structures.
“The idea came from a corporation called Cal-Earth out of California,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua Erickson, Company C, 418th Civil Affairs Battalion, team sergeant. “There was a situation in an area we couldn’t get materials to, and this could work perfectly for it.”
The prototype, built by a Civil Affairs team and volunteer service members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, will allow CA teams to determine whether it is feasible to build in other locations around the region, and whether the approach is of interest to Djiboutians.
“We thought it would be foolish to build the first one for someone to actually live in,” Erickson said. “We wanted to see if we could actually do it and if it is something Djiboutians would like. This is us building one to show them and to get a little practical experience on how to build them.”
If Djiboutians express a positive interest in the earth architecture prototypes, the CA team will teach them how to build them. The structures can be used for schools, community centers and health clinics, Erickson said. One company in the city of Djibouti has already indicated an interest in learning the earth architecture construction skills, he said.
When built properly, Eco-Dome structures can stand up to the elements.
“It’s fireproof, windproof, waterproof and earthquake- proof,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Kenneth Carmichael, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa strategic communications planner. Properly constructed domes can withstand magnitude 8 earthquakes, he said.
“It’s highly soundproof, and there are low bearings on the whole structure so it’s not going to lean and tip over,” Carmichael said.
Adopting earth architecture construction techniques could help Djiboutians in at least two ways, according to Carmichael.
CJTF-HOA currently spends $300,000-400,000 building schools, clinics and other structures, Carmichael said, and Eco-Domes could add significantly to the utility of those funds.
An Eco-Dome structure 10 feet in diameter, such as the camp prototype, costs less than $2,000 to build. A larger structure, 18-20 feet in diameter, can be built for less than $4,000.
“The goal is to build for capacity,” Carmichael said. “This structure is two things: It can be a school or any type of structure they want to make, but secondly, it’s a skill. It’s expeditionary economics.”
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"The design of the pavillon consists of 151 custom laminated lightweight beech plywood segments. In order to combine these ultra-thin plywood strips into a structurally stable configuration, newly developed robotic sewing techniques for prefabrication and manual lacing on site are applied."
further information:
photographed by
Frank Dinger
BECOMING - office for visual communication
U.S. Army Sgt. Amanda Broome, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Surgeon Cell animal care specialist, works on the construction of an Eco-Dome prototype with the 418th Civil Affairs Battalion Aug. 27 in Djibouti. The Eco-Dome was engineered by the California Institute of Earth Art and Architecture to provide comfortable, economical and sustainable building solutions for impoverished and natural disaster stricken-areas. The design ensures the structure will be resistant to earthquakes, fire, flood and hurricanes.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kathrine McDowell
Civil Affairs soldiers and camp service members from different branches began building an Eco-Dome prototype Aug. 24 as a model for possible future construction endeavors in Djibouti and the Horn of Africa.
Eco-Domes, igloo-type structures built from stabilized earth, sandbags and barbed wire, are an inexpensive alternative to constructing brick-and-mortar structures.
“The idea came from a corporation called Cal-Earth out of California,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua Erickson, Company C, 418th Civil Affairs Battalion, team sergeant. “There was a situation in an area we couldn’t get materials to, and this could work perfectly for it.”
The prototype, built by a Civil Affairs team and volunteer service members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, will allow CA teams to determine whether it is feasible to build in other locations around the region, and whether the approach is of interest to Djiboutians.
“We thought it would be foolish to build the first one for someone to actually live in,” Erickson said. “We wanted to see if we could actually do it and if it is something Djiboutians would like. This is us building one to show them and to get a little practical experience on how to build them.”
If Djiboutians express a positive interest in the earth architecture prototypes, the CA team will teach them how to build them. The structures can be used for schools, community centers and health clinics, Erickson said. One company in the city of Djibouti has already indicated an interest in learning the earth architecture construction skills, he said.
When built properly, Eco-Dome structures can stand up to the elements.
“It’s fireproof, windproof, waterproof and earthquake- proof,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Kenneth Carmichael, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa strategic communications planner. Properly constructed domes can withstand magnitude 8 earthquakes, he said.
“It’s highly soundproof, and there are low bearings on the whole structure so it’s not going to lean and tip over,” Carmichael said.
Adopting earth architecture construction techniques could help Djiboutians in at least two ways, according to Carmichael.
CJTF-HOA currently spends $300,000-400,000 building schools, clinics and other structures, Carmichael said, and Eco-Domes could add significantly to the utility of those funds.
An Eco-Dome structure 10 feet in diameter, such as the camp prototype, costs less than $2,000 to build. A larger structure, 18-20 feet in diameter, can be built for less than $4,000.
“The goal is to build for capacity,” Carmichael said. “This structure is two things: It can be a school or any type of structure they want to make, but secondly, it’s a skill. It’s expeditionary economics.”
To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at www.usaraf.army.mil
Official Twitter Feed: www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica
Official YouTube video channel: www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica
"The design of the pavillon consists of 151 custom laminated lightweight beech plywood segments. In order to combine these ultra-thin plywood strips into a structurally stable configuration, newly developed robotic sewing techniques for prefabrication and manual lacing on site are applied."
further information:
photographed by
Frank Dinger
BECOMING - office for visual communication
"The design of the pavillon consists of 151 custom laminated lightweight beech plywood segments. In order to combine these ultra-thin plywood strips into a structurally stable configuration, newly developed robotic sewing techniques for prefabrication and manual lacing on site are applied."
further information:
photographed by
Frank Dinger
BECOMING - office for visual communication
A wide tunnel stretches into the distance, illuminated by overhead lights along the smooth, concrete walls. The feeling of solitude and emptiness is palpable in this stark environment.
"The design of the pavillon consists of 151 custom laminated lightweight beech plywood segments. In order to combine these ultra-thin plywood strips into a structurally stable configuration, newly developed robotic sewing techniques for prefabrication and manual lacing on site are applied."
further information:
photographed by
Frank Dinger
BECOMING - office for visual communication
WTC 1 & 2 - Drawing Book #2 - Drawings
Title: Exterior Wall Tree
70 sheets comprising of drawings and schedule notes of WTC 1 & 2 - Drawing Book #2.
Derived from FOIA record: WTCI-000012-L.PDF
71 pages in total.
First page depicts a cover sheet.
From NIST FOIA records.
Unknown FOIA log.
Requester: gerrycan1
Download source: archive.org/download/WTCI000722L/Drawing%20Book%202/book2...
"The design of the pavillon consists of 151 custom laminated lightweight beech plywood segments. In order to combine these ultra-thin plywood strips into a structurally stable configuration, newly developed robotic sewing techniques for prefabrication and manual lacing on site are applied."
further information:
photographed by
Frank Dinger
BECOMING - office for visual communication
Juillet 2017
Arles, Fondation Luma, expsotion de bâtiments démontables de Jean Prouvé (1901-84) - Ecole provisoire de Villejuif, 1956
WTC 1 & 2 - Drawing Book #2 - Drawings
Title: Exterior Wall Tree
70 sheets comprising of drawings and schedule notes of WTC 1 & 2 - Drawing Book #2.
Derived from FOIA record: WTCI-000012-L.PDF
71 pages in total.
First page depicts a cover sheet.
From NIST FOIA records.
Unknown FOIA log.
Requester: gerrycan1
Download source: archive.org/download/WTCI000722L/Drawing%20Book%202/book2...