Cloud Fei Xie Degree Thesis St. Louis Union Station is a valued piece of historical architecture in the United States. The decline of the train industry left half of this magnificent landmark a parking lot. The 60-foot high former train shed inspired a new “floating” facility that doesn’t change present programs in the existing building. Entrepreneurship needs creativity and innovation, which are also key factors to ensure sustainable prosperity. Cloud co-working center, which from the concept of sharing economic is not only a physical building, but a virtual community, that provides shared workspace, activities, services and equipment for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and startups. This project will bring vigor and vitality back to Union Station. The new super-structure follows the shape of existing trusses on the roof, and takes the load of a new rectilinear building via suspension cables. The escalator is the only visual connection between the ground and the main space 40 feet above. Additional programs including sharing lab, gym and auditorium maintaining their individual external cubic-form, but have internal connection with the main level. A circular meeting space floats above the cloud. The open office space can be organized to meet multiple requirements with flexible furniture. Private, semi-private and public spaces are interspersed with each other and the setting provides more co-operation and communication. White boards, glass walls, and bookshelves are used to maintain privacy without sacrificing transparency and light. Work and life are continually blended together and our workspaces should respond. The results are new productive relationships that form among members involved in this community.
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