[Rdh Architects (RDHA) - Scott Street Interlocking Signal Tower Generator - COVER IMG] Perspective View of the Generator from the South East. Image courtesy of Tom Arban Photography

Scott Street Interlocking Signal Tower Generator

Firm LocationToronto, Canada
CompanyRdh Architects (RDHA)
Lead ArchitectTyler Sharp
Design TeamTyler Sharp - Design Architect (RDHA)
ClientMetrolinx

FOR THIS NEW METROLINX INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT THE ARCHITECTS WERE COMMISSIONED TO DESIGN THE STRUCTURE AND ENCLOSURE FOR A NEW GENERATOR BUILDING THAT SERVICES UNION STATION. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE HISTORIC SCOTT INTERLOCKING STREET SIGNAL TOWER, AND REPLACES AN EXISTING GENERATOR THAT HAS COME TO THE END OF ITS LIFE AND WILL BE DE-COMMISSIONED.THE NEW ADDITION ATTEMPTS TO RESPECT THIS HISTORIC BUILDING AND BRING A SIMILAR LEVEL OF DESIGN ATTENTION TO WHAT ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED BUT HIGHLY ESSENTIALLY PIECES OF HIDDEN ENGINEERING AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CITY.