Transit Centre Showcases Zinc Cladding to Create Distinctive, Durable Design
Creating a welcoming, accessible and enduring facility for the City of Edmonton's riders, the new Belvedere Transit Centre features RHEINZINK prePATINA graphite-gray material on both the roof and exterior wall cladding systems.
On an average weekday, nearly 400,000 people use the Edmonton Transit Service's public buses and light rail transit (LRT). "Transit centers are a critical part of the fabric that connects Edmontonians to their city and to each other," said Eddie Robar, branch manager of Edmonton Transit Service.
Encouraging more riders through the Belvedere Transit Centre, DIALOG designed a safe, comfortable place for people to wait for their buses, and to transfer to and from the neighboring LRT station. Taking a cue from the LRT station's roofline, the improved transit center features stair-stepped heights on the 3,660-square-foot building's zinc roof. The interior's exposed wood beam ceiling structure also presents a similarity to the nearby LRT building and promotes a sense of welcoming warmth.
RHEINZINK's regional sales manager Richard Strickland agreed and added, "The longevity, sustainability, low maintenance and distinctive look of zinc made RHEINZINK the material of choice for Belvedere's roofing and wall cladding systems. With an eye on the City's budget, the project team invested upfront on the building's design and materials to save on decades of maintenance, cleaning and replacement costs. Ultimately, this design will save taxpayers money by more than doubling the roofing and cladding lifespan from what had been used on the previous station."