Chicago Department of Transportation Fulton Market District

Traditional materials of wood and metal bent into a contemporary

shape. Night lighting can be used to create different effects.

Food themes re-imagined as artwork. Night lighting transforms this gateway into an illustration of

market activity.

Traditional materials of steel curved into an ephemeral shape

with a connection that can be highlighted with unique lighting.

Previous Concepts

Cantilever Arch:

Fulton Food:

Curved Steel:

Chicago Department of Transportation Fulton Market District

Current Concepts

Concept A

Concept BCorten steel gateway inspired by the use of crates for transporting and packaging of food products. Perforated metal sheets cover hidden exploratory objects behind, revealing something different inside than what the outside appearance suggests.

At night, dynamic lighting can transform the gateway reinforcing the concept of change on the street from daytime to night.

Perforated corten steel can be varied to create artwork within it

Lighting can be used to change and transform the gateway

Chicago Department of Transportation Fulton Market District

History and existing uses Market changes from day to night Contemporary treatments and finishes

Use of metal on street can be inspiration for art

Street and elements can be transformed by light

Chicago Department of Transportation Fulton Market District

Task Force Feedback

April 25, 2014 May 16, 2014

Light levels from gateway should not be too bright, and how lighting is developed is important for the gateway

Gateway should reflect history of area as a food market

Gateway location needs to be carefully considered

Technology is moving into the area, and this should be a part of the theme as well as food

Food should continue to be part of future of Fulton and reflected in the gateway design

Fulton should not be seen just as a historic market, but as a future market as well

Fulton buildings are box shaped, brick and metal and industrial, so gateway should reflect this and not be too shiny or glossy

Impacts to sidewalks and street should be minimized

Gateway needs to accommodate current truck and street uses, and not be a hindrance to businesses

The gateway should reflect the boxy character of the buildings on the street, in lieu of more abstract forms

Continue with the food theme, with the group being split between more literal vs more subtle interpretations

The market change between day and night, inside and outside is interesting and should be explored as a theme

The area is changing, but food is a constant and the gateway can represent that and also transform with it

Group prefers the “Fulton Food” theme and likes the shape and incorporation of food theme

Abstract/curved arches don’t reflect the architecture of the area

Corten steel is a good choice for material, as it is tough and industrial

Chicago Department of Transportation Fulton Market District

Identifiers on Randolph St. Streetscape / Flex Street on Fulton Market

Proposed Gateway

• Streetscape improvements on Fulton and Randolph to build off of land use planning process in 2015-2016

• Gateway identifier at Fulton Market / Halsted St. to launch implementation of streetscape visioning plan in Fall 2014