http://designbythebay.com Robin Chiang & Company Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:06:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://designbythebay.com/2012/03/san-franciscos-central-subway-and-its-roots/ http://designbythebay.com/2012/03/san-franciscos-central-subway-and-its-roots/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:24:39 +0000 admin http://designbythebay.com/?p=1792 Structural Engineer Cris Subrizi shares his insights on subway construction through the lens of the current Central Subway project in San Francisco. He explores the history of tunneling and also tells a sparkling story of how a shipworm transformed into the modern day TBM, Tunnel Boring Machine.]]> http://designbythebay.com/2012/03/san-franciscos-central-subway-and-its-roots/feed/ 5 http://designbythebay.com/2008/10/bart-wsx/ http://designbythebay.com/2008/10/bart-wsx/#comments Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:00:33 +0000 RCCo http://designbythebay.com/?p=10 The Warm Springs BART Station will be the southernmost station on the original Fremont line. The site was once known for spas and resorts that took advantage of its springs. The design recalls the origin of the area. ]]> http://designbythebay.com/2008/10/bart-wsx/feed/ 2 http://designbythebay.com/2008/09/cargo-way-conceptual-design/ http://designbythebay.com/2008/09/cargo-way-conceptual-design/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:14:58 +0000 RCCo http://designbythebay.com/?p=176 Planning effort to develop a conceptual master plan for Cargo Way, a segment of the Bay Trail in Bayview Hunter's Point. Presently an industrial boulevard serving the City’s cargo and freight transportation needs, the process established strategies and guidelines for a safe and attractive mix used street shared with pedestrians and cyclists.]]> http://designbythebay.com/2008/09/cargo-way-conceptual-design/feed/ 0 http://designbythebay.com/2008/05/glenpark/ http://designbythebay.com/2008/05/glenpark/#comments Sat, 17 May 2008 18:45:09 +0000 RCCo http://designbythebay.com/?p=16 The Glen Park Community Plan is one of several planning efforts underway in the City's transit-served neighborhoods. Glen Park with its BART station is a piece of the Citywide Action Plan to meet the need for housing and jobs. ]]> http://designbythebay.com/2008/05/glenpark/feed/ 0 http://designbythebay.com/2008/05/muni-islais/ http://designbythebay.com/2008/05/muni-islais/#comments Sat, 17 May 2008 02:00:11 +0000 RCCo http://designbythebay.com/?p=1 The MUNI bus facility will have the capacity to maintain and operate 165 diesel buses, and provide a comfortable work environment for approximately 300 employees. The facility's 5.32 acres of city land is on an industrial creek being reclaimed for public use by the community.]]> http://designbythebay.com/2008/05/muni-islais/feed/ 0 http://designbythebay.com/2008/05/sanrafael-bus-station/ http://designbythebay.com/2008/05/sanrafael-bus-station/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 20:40:18 +0000 RCCo http://designbythebay.com/?p=14 Located in a redevelopment district at the edge of San Rafael's downtown, the bus station occupies one city block. The client, Golden Gate Bridge District, wanted a hi-tech look that recalls the steel structures of the Industrial Revolution era.]]> http://designbythebay.com/2008/05/sanrafael-bus-station/feed/ 4 http://designbythebay.com/2008/05/bart-castro-valley/ http://designbythebay.com/2008/05/bart-castro-valley/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 18:00:46 +0000 RCCo http://designbythebay.com/?p=12 The Castro Valley station has its platform in a highway median with the concourse below. An excavated tunnel connects the concourse to the station entrance and parking, and the site configuration facilitates access for passengers connecting between BART and AC Transit bus service. ]]> http://designbythebay.com/2008/05/bart-castro-valley/feed/ 2