Signature Train Station
— by Jeffrey Wisniewski — 12 February 2008 — 1 comment below »
Below is a rendering of the signature train station that is being proposed by AndersonPacific…
In today’s Times’ report, City Manager Nelson Oliva derided this design as a “‘Taj Mahal’-like train station,” although such a subjective opinion has not been discussed openly.
The AndersonPacific signature station would include below-grade parking, retail and flex space on the first floor, civic and conference space on the second floor, and residential units on the top.
Renderings and plans for AndersonPacific’s Multi-Modal Transit Station are available on their website (PDF).
Jeff, this was the same drawing that Mike Sakamoto was showing Krista, Melanie, and I way back in the Summer (of ’07). He was very enthusiastic about the overall design, liked the underground parking concept, and likened (the first floor?) to the shops and vibe of the SF Ferry Building. It was never described to us as Taj-Majal-like. I think I recall that it was more mediterranean in look, actually. Just thought you and your readers should know that this design was backed (enthusiastically) by the former City Manager.