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

‘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.

pedestrian paths

interior docks

view of the water within the lens structure

sculpture walk

water park

aerial view of the pier

aerial view of the pier masterplan from the bay

aerial view of the pier masterplan from the bay

aerial view of the waterfront parks