On the Right Track: Reinterpreting the Abandoned Railway In the Arbutus Corridor With Mobile Architecture
Abstract
This thesis proposes a mobile architecture that moves along an abandoned rail system
in Vancouver to provide its neighbouring areas with improved access to amenities and
to provide a sense of uniqueness to the Arbutus Corridor. This investigation addresses
the corridor’s urban value and uses design to test how mobile interventions may enrich
the Arbutus Corridor for residents. Re-using existing railway undercarriages, it proposes
nine new vehicles that travel along the corridor and serve as catalysts for urban events
throughout the year.