Group Project with Ran Gong, Jingyi Liu
Pico Station, Los Angeles, CA
Imagine stepping off the metro to be greeted by the vibrant and exhilarating aroma of freshly prepared organic dishes, beckoning you towards the Pico Station Food Hub. From farm to fork, our vendors serve a tapestry of organic cuisines, ensuring not just a meal, but a nourishing experience that is kind to both your body and our Earth. Our diverse offerings span the globe's most beloved culinary traditions, a true celebration of international flavors, all available at one centralized and convenient location ̶ the Pico Station Food Hub with automatic robot delivery system. The dynamic food hub transforms into a vibrant stage where culinary artists compete to win the title of 'Best Food.' These regular competitions churn out a medley of innovative dishes, constantly rejuvenating the menu to offer an unforgettable gastronomic journey at every visit. The goal is to guide you to a destination where food meets art, where tradition meets innovation, and where every meal is a fresh adventure. The Pico Station Food Hub is not just a food court; it's a culinary canvas, and you're invited to savor the masterpiece.
Client & Users
People from all of the world, not only local, also tourists.
People from all of the world, not only local, also tourists.
Concept
Automatic Delivery System
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Train - Robot Arm
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Train Station - Food Court & Supermarket
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Hub - Restaurant & Retail
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Train - Robot Arm
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Train Station - Food Court & Supermarket
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Hub - Restaurant & Retail
The site is located in the Pico station in downtown Los Angeles, surrounded by an abundance of high-rise housing and a few restaurants. The station is the primary pedestrian connection to a circular loop bridge. It combines the station with the neighboring residential buildings’ clubs, restaurants, retail, and public parking. Below the loop bridge is a plaza where tourists can stay and rest, with plenty of greenery and fountains, like a public park. The right side of the club is mainly used as a food tray storage and transportation place. On the roof is a small garden, which can be accessed through an orange-colored loop bridge. The entire project has an angular, curved roof design, and the zigzag glass design element is used as a highlight for both the station and the hub. At the same time, the arched walls made of stone bricks add an industrial effect, and a column in the shape of a tree supports the loop bridge. The same design elements are used in the restaurant and retail to achieve a balanced effect.
As the main transportation channel, a conveyor belt can transport food from the station to the growing hub and from the hub to the station as a two-way transportation channel. The conveyor belt is mainly transported underground, located in the basement. The food is transported by robot arm as the primary transportation technology.
The ceiling of the Waffle structure is made of wood, combined with an arched wall made of stone tiles, and serves as the main entrance to the station. The train station’s roof is triangular, which allows more sunlight into the station’s interior, creating a good lighting effect and a view through the atrium to the outdoor landscape.
