Demolition of the elevated Doyle Drive viaductâand a new tunnel replacing itâis freeing up more space with views in San Franciscoâs Presidio Parklands.
To fill this new void, Archdaily reports that the Presidio Trust invited five teams to envision âkid-friendlyâ plans for a 13-acre portion of the site, all of whom have unveiled their designs last week after three months of working.
The five teams competing are: James Corner Field Operations, OLIN with Olson Kundig Architects, SnĂžhetta with Hood Design Studio, West 8, and CMG Landscape Architecture. The winner will be announced in January.
Hereâs a sneak peak of the unveiled designs:
Your Gateway Park
By Olin and Olson Kundig Architects
© OLIN Courtesy of the Presidio TrustÂ
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Presidio Point
By James Corner Field Operations
© James Corner Field Operations Courtesy of the Presidio TrustÂ
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Arcs & Strands
By SnĂžhetta and Hood Design Studio
© Snohetta Courtesy of the Presidio TrustÂ
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The Observation Post
By CMG Landscape Architecture
© CMG Landscape Architecture Courtesy of the Presidio TrustÂ
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PresidiO
By West 8
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More information about each can be found at Archdaily.Â
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