Sacramento Valley Station Virtual Community Workshop Appendix January – February 2020 Appendix Table of Contents Architectural Inspiration……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 What do you like about this architecture (Drake’s: The Barn)?............................................................................................2 What do you like about this architecture (Golden 1 Center)?..............................................................................................6 What do you like about this architecture (Crocker Art Museum)?.......................................................................................9 What do you like about this architecture (Capitol Building)?..............................................................................................12 What do you like about this architecture (Governor’s Mansion)?......................................................................................16 What do you like about this architecture (The Sofia Theater)?...........................................................................................18 Other…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….21 Indoor Spaces…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23 What do you like about this space (Sacramento International Airport)?............................................................................23 What do you like about this space (The Bank)?...................................................................................................................27 What do you like about this space (Roseville Galleria)?......................................................................................................31 What do you like about this space (George Sim Community Center)?...............................................................................33 Other…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….36 Outdoor Spaces………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...36 What do you like about this place (Downtown Commons)?...............................................................................................36 What do you like about this place (R Street Warehouse Artist Lofts)?...............................................................................39 What do you like about this place (El Dorado Hills Town Center)?.....................................................................................42 What do you like about this place (West Sacramento River Walk Park)?...........................................................................45 Other…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….48 What are some of the public spaces in Sacramento that you avoid and why?........................................................................49 Elements of the Natural Environment………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….....54 What do you like about this element (Bird habitat)?...........................................................................................................54 What do you like about this element (Rain garden)?..........................................................................................................57 What do you like about this element (Regenerative garden)?............................................................................................62 What do you like about this element (Plant wall)?..............................................................................................................64 Other…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….67 Celebrating the Sacramento Region…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..68 How should this be incorporated into the station area (Local art)?....................................................................................68 How should this be incorporated into the station area (History)?......................................................................................72 How should this be incorporated into the station area (Farm to fork)?.............................................................................76 How should this be incorporated into the station area (Culture)?......................................................................................80 Other…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….83 Programs and Activities……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..84 Other…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….84 Inspiration from Other Transit Stations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..85 What makes these stations special?.....................................................................................................................................85 Page 1 of 92 Sacramento Valley Station Virtual Community Workshop Appendix January – February 2020 Compilation of Comments Architectural Inspiration What do you like about this architecture (Drake’s: The Barn)? • Soaring roof, soft surface and coloring. • It creates an outdoor space and acts as an anchor to provide the neighborhood a community asset to come together and hang out. It uses traditional materials in modern ways. The organic form sits comfortably on the ground. • It is modern, different and nonconforming. • It is modern and cool. • I like that is a built space that is still outdoors and has open air. It's modern and eye-catching which draws people in. • It is comfortable and matches the area's character. • The architectural elements of the Barn are eye-catching and pique the interest of the viewer. It is inviting and makes the viewer want to get a closer look. It also provides an interesting space to hang out and appreciate. I also like that the Barn is almost entirely outdoors and has ways to accommodate customers outside during any time of the year. • Sustainable in theory, warm due to the wood and architecturally pleasing to the eye. Although it demands human participation for it to come to life. • I like the open feel of this venue and that they partnered with a local brewery. A big draw to this location is that there is plenty of free street parking close by. • I like the openness, the flexibility, and the possibilities. • Stately and provides a signature for our city. • The lighting and warm materials. • I have not been to The Barn, but I've read a lot about it. I plan to tour the Bridge District, and just haven't been yet. I like its open flowing 'wave' form. I like that its wood and singled. Shingle Style is a venerable tradition in California, so mixing new forms with traditional style/materials is creative. I would like to see more open 'flow' using trad-mats like brick. And you're missing the best of both if you're not utilizing Terra-cotta for facades and decorative elements in new ways. • It is artistic, uses natural materials, and is warm. • It has unique textures. • Flowing and colorful, but probably uses a lot of electricity, so not a green solution. • Modern structure. • I like the wood and curves of the building. • I like the emphasis on being outdoors. I like the wood materials as it ages it brings more character. • Modern, clean, aesthetically pleasing. • The colors and the shape. • Lighting is great. • Curved and open. • The curved canopy is an intriguing shape, as are its textural finishes. • Design, open, inviting. A space that can transition for different events (farmers markets, maker fairs, food events, music events). • Looks cool. Page 2 of 92 Sacramento Valley Station Virtual Community Workshop Appendix January – February 2020 • Decent shelter should a mostly sunny day turn rainy-but not windy. If one of the openings were smaller, it might be feasible to close it from wind, which would allow musicians to count on using sheet music. This would allow for better security also. • Uplifting feeling, open and airy, nice internal ceiling lighting keeps a warm brightness even at night, red lighting provides a nice contrasting motif. Would tie in nicely with most of the designs being floated for Old Sacramento redevelopment. • The new concourse should be open and expansive in form. It need not have as much wood as in this West Sacramento structure, but some wood will give the space warmth and acoustic resonance. • Modern, free form, natural materials. • The natural free flowing aspect of the arch. I also like that is provides cover without looking utilitarian. • Unique, noteworthy, pretty, shade. • What I don't like is the lack of landscaping. • I like the organic and free flow art of the design. It is a unique design for the region. • The arch and the lighting. • I like the open design but do not like the different contrasting textures. It looks like a sombrero due to the exterior shingles and the interior design. • The colors are warm colors. • Nice, organic. • It's accessible, but not really great in hot or cold weather. • I like the colors, natural materials, curved organic style of Drakes Barn. • Vaulted space gets down to more intimate scale at the sides with a grander scale at the center, warm materials and indirect lighting. • This architecture is feels warm and organic and reflects Sacramento's connection to nature and the Sierras. The structure can also be placed to take advantage of the Delta breezes in the summer. • Tradition. • Soft lines, unique, natural. • It's flowing, natural, and has an organic feel. • Innovative parametric design. Open, outside-in, eye-catching, unique, natural materials, interplay with light.