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the street overlook offers people on the street a glimpse of what’s happening above and mediates the view of visitors so watching traffic becomes entertainment.

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the new Stripe contradicts the Mall Bridge and offers an alternative to cross the street. It gives pedestrians priority over cars. The city forest above the intersection humanizes the traffic below.

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the multi-purpose public lawn tempers the ordinary parking space and becomes a civic platform for concerts, movies, and weekend farmers market.

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the sunken Guildford Plaza attracts activities, gathers people, and acts as a junction from the underground mall entry, city forest, and street lounge.

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the sunken Guildford Plaza attracts activities, gathers people, and acts as a junction from the underground mall entry, city forest, and street lounge.

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site analysis

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design strategy

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site context

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Surrey Townshift Design Competition
Surrey, Canada
January 2010