Take the Long Way Home

Project Description:

This project created a large, shaded public plaza on the outskirts of Phoenix that gives bus riders a comfortable and welcoming place to wait, featuring integrated shade screens, decorative railings, and seating that define a strong entry into the site. The cut-steel panels use stylized imagery inspired by surrounding foothills, roadways, and local history, with designs carefully developed to meet public-safety requirements while remaining visually rich and durable. The success of the initial installation led to two additional Park and Ride projects with the same architectural framework but unique artwork reflecting each neighborhood, including cowboy imagery referencing the area’s agricultural past and designs inspired by Japanese-American flower farms from the mid-20th century.

Designed by:

Mary Lucking Studio

Materials:

Steel plate and round tube

Finish:

Powder coat