Dupont Underground
Abandoned almost continuously for over 50 years, this former trolley station below historic Dupont Circle has already been reborn as a rebellious citizen lead arts organization. The vision for this space was intended to build upon that momentum, amplifying what makes it unique and captivating: the ability to be thoroughly immersed, both physically underground and through its digital media running continuously along its seductively curving interior walls. The concept is simply to attach - to the ceiling - a low profile and minimally detailed housing for all necessary mechanical infrastructure (i.e. power, lighting, air conditioning, sprinklers, etc.). The exposed face of the housing is envisioned as a continuous digital surface. A similar strategy will be integrated into the existing track bed to literally wrap the space in digital media.
Location
Washington, DC
Amenities
Gallery Space
Performance Stage
Bar
Gender Neutral Restrooms
IMAGE COURTESY OF HUNT LAUDI STUDIO
GriD Architects is advancing a first phase of work that introduces gender-inclusive, all-user restrooms within the space. The intervention is defined by a curved white metal panel system with perforations that provide both acoustic absorption and pattern, extending the wrap of the existing wall. The form supports improved service to the operating gallery and event space while evoking the movement of a passing trolley car.
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