Southwest View © Trahan Architects
Trahan Architects
have shared their plans to completely transform an existing Municipal
Dock into a mixed-use development. The dock is nestled between LSU and
Downtown Baton Rouge – an emerging pedestrian thoroughfare that is
full of potential for future public infrastructure developments – and
Trahan’s vision will further activate the growing connection between
these urban areas in
Louisiana.
More images, great diagrams and more about the project after the break.
Northeast View © Trahan Architects
Historically, the dock enabled ocean-going vessels to off-load heavy
cargo onto barges for upriver transport, or to rail for inland shipment
through Baton Rouge. However, with the interstate system of 1968, the
dock soon became an outdated entity, quickly replaced by the ease of
trucking freight.
Site Studies © Trahan Architects
Yet, now, the dock plays a large part in reviving the riverfront.
The development, which consists of primarily residential units, is
extremely site conscious. The building’s massing is shifted to provide
optimal views of the river and gently arched to create a public space
for exhibitions, gatherings and performances.
Sketch Renderings © Trahan Architects
The units are shifted in both plan and section, and the shifting
creates opportunities for both private and communal terraces. Larger
units flank the building, while smaller units fill in toward the middle.
Program Distribution © Trahan Architects
The building’s defined public space invites passersby closer to the
riverfront and is just as vital to the design as the residential units.
Northwest View © Trahan Architects
The building’s wooden envelope gracefully curves from north to south
to provide shade for the units, yet the aesthetic brings a sense of
dynamic movement that fits with the river’s current. “This meandering
surface is articulated with wooden members that flow with varying
densities to maximize views and to mitigate direct solar gain, reflected
solar gain and views from public areas,” added the architect.
View of Public Plaza © Trahan Architects
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