Project
The Skyfold Bridge: Next-Gen Townscape and Gas Station Hubs
Category
Best Project of Public Building or Facility
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The Skyfold Bridge; Next-Gen Townscape and Gas Station Hubs is a visionary urban design proposal that redefines neglected urban corners, intersections, and fuel station sites as vibrant civic assets. The project integrates a fold-like pedestrian bridge—“Skyfold”—with next-generation gas station hubs, transforming purely functional infrastructure into architectural landmarks and social condensers. By connecting fragmented urban parcels, such as parking lots and residual plots, the Skyfold Bridge generates elevated public promenades, while the reimagined gas stations serve as hybrid spaces that combine energy services, retail, and cultural functions. Together, they create an urban ecosystem that promotes sustainability, accessibility, and community engagement. This mixed-use project not only elevates mobility and connectivity but also demonstrates how infrastructural nodes can be reprogrammed into dynamic, people-oriented townscapes for the 21st century.
Location
Finch Station, Toronto, Canada
Project design year
2023
Extra visual materials
http://rahshahr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rah-Shahr-Canada-COFFEE-SHOP-IN-GAS-STATION-TORONTO.pdf
Applicant
RAHSHAHR-CANADA
RAHSHAHR-CANADA is an architecture, urbanism, and research practice based in Toronto, founded to expand the international activities of Rah Shahr Group. With over two decades of expertise, the firm focuses on innovative urban design, cultural and public projects, and sustainability-driven research. Its mission is to transform cities through creativity, academic engagement, and visionary architectural solutions.
Authors of the project
Dr. Mohsen Moosavi, Jalal Oveissi
Visualization
RAHSHAHR-CANADA
Status of the project
Conceptual design
