‘the lens’ by michael maltzan architecture + tom leader studio, st. petersburg, florida all images © michael matlzan architecture all images courtesy of the st. petersburg design competition

 

 

 

los angeles-based practice michael maltzan architecture and berkeley-based landscape architecture practice tom leader studio have collaborated to produce ‘the lens’ a shortlisted proposal for the st. petersburg pier international design competition for the bayside city of st. petersburg, florida. the masterplan hope to generate a central and iconic element which connects the city with the waterfront creating a relationship with the bay. similar to a magnifying glass upon the water’s surface, the sail-like structure rises from the water creating a framed view of the sky and horizon. two pedestrian paths cross each other at varied elevations provide alternative experiences for walking and bicycling.

michael maltzan architecture + tom leader studio: st. petersburg pier competition shortlist pedestrian paths

michael maltzan architecture + tom leader studio: st. petersburg pier competition shortlist interior docks

michael maltzan architecture + tom leader studio: st. petersburg pier competition shortlist view of the water within the lens structure

michael maltzan architecture + tom leader studio: st. petersburg pier competition shortlist

sculpture walk

michael maltzan architecture + tom leader studio: st. petersburg pier competition shortlist water park

michael maltzan architecture + tom leader studio: st. petersburg pier competition shortlist aerial view of the pier

michael maltzan architecture + tom leader studio: st. petersburg pier competition shortlist aerial view of the pier masterplan from the bay

michael maltzan architecture + tom leader studio: st. petersburg pier competition shortlist aerial view of the pier masterplan from the bay

michael maltzan architecture + tom leader studio: st. petersburg pier competition shortlist aerial view of the waterfront parks