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2nd Place

AIA NH 2016 Emerging Professionals Design Competiton

Inter-modal Transportation Center

Manchester, NH

 Through the manipulation of materials and space, the facility pays homage to the history of the area

without replicating what exists. Forms are contemporary though reminiscent of the industrial era from

which the district rose; tall windows, strong vertical elements and exposed structural members are

incorporated with raw textures such as board formed concrete, reclaimed wood and recycled steel. 

MAIN PROGRAM

The facility is composed of four main complexes: the train and  bus stations to the south, the ticketing booth to the northwest  and the commercial complex to the northeast. The train station is the core and the main level houses a central  lobby/receptionist, main ticketing booth, waiting areas, bike  rentals and a café. On the

upper floors there are public  conference rooms, a larger café, offices and support space.  The bus station functions similarly on a smaller scale and  provides a

pick-up and drop-off area for vehicular transit. The  waiting dock on the east offers views across the Merrimack  River to those waiting for their commute. The satellite ticketing booth offers convenience to those  who live or work north of the site. If they commute via railway they can easily purchase tickets on route to the  station without navigating to the opposite end of the site.

SECONDARY PROGRAM

The commercial complex houses the secondary program which is a combination of leasable retail/office

space, a  café, a penthouse restaurant and a farmer’s market for the public. The area is a mixture of

residential and commercial with dense housing just north of the complex; the marketplace will bring

vibrancy to the neighborhood and become a point of integration for those who live and/or work there.

CIRCULATION

TRAIN

Commuter rail platforms are centralized between surrounding commercial & residential buildings, are 

easily accessible from the adjacent parking lot, and the elevated pedestrian bridge allows for easy/

direct access from the other complexes.

BUSES

Buses easily divert off of Canal St, access the station via Bedford St and resume their route via Spring St.

TAXIS/VEHICLES

Taxi/vehicular loading is located on the eastern portion of the site along N Commercial St. Cars and

taxis approach from the south and pull off beneath the overhang, load passengers, and continue on.

PEDESTRIANS/BICYCLISTS

An elevated pedestrian bridge runs continuously  between complexes for walkers, bicyclists, etc.

SUSTAINABILITY

STORM WATER RUNOFF / GREYWATER SYSTEM

In an area where pervious surfaces are already limited, storm water management becomes critical.

There are a series of green roofs located intermittently along the site in order to control runoff and

incorporate a greywater system.

RECLAIMED MATERIALS

The use of reclaimed materials (such as wood planks) further surpasses the energy savings even of

recycled materials.

WALKABILITY

An elevated pedestrian bridge runs continuously between the complexes in order to allow easy/

direct passage for bicyclists and those on foot. The public can rent bikes at the train station complex.