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The project was designed to meet Downtown Scottsdale’s increasing water needs, but it also serves a dual purpose: that of a booster pump station and a multi-use public space that includes a park, water feature, existing public art installation, performance venue, restroom, trolley station and destination on the City’s ArtWalk.
Through efficient space planning, the design team was able to incorporate a robust pump station into a limited footprint. To achieve a sculptural form, DWL used a series of inclined planes to enclose the pump equipment. The building slopes away from the street, serving as a backdrop for a small plaza that supports the existing art installation and a variety of public events such as outdoor performances. Glass tiles at the top of the station’s wall recall how water seeps from cliff faces, and a symbolic moving ‘stream’ flows along the bottom.