ARTIC

About the Project

Each day, thousands of visitors pass through the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) to use rail, bus and taxi services on their way to work, school or leisure activities within the city. ARTIC’s location along the Santa Ana River Trail makes it particularly inviting to biking enthusiasts, who frequently stop in to enjoy a meal at one of the Center’s grab-and-go markets or its Oyster Bar, before finishing their ride or jumping on one of the city’s bike-friendly trains or buses.

The Challenge

HOK led the design of the new transportation hub, showcasing the facility’s exterior with a 120-foot-tall glass wall at its entrance. The Center’s arched roof was covered with air-filled plastic pillows to allow sunlight to illuminate the interior, and included 1,354 coloured lights, which are visible at night. Its unique shell design called for a ventilation system that complemented the modern structure while exceeding energy efficiency requirements. The overall goal was to create a building that is a destination in itself while bringing joy and entertainment to travelers.

The Solution

To ensure that the modern hub’s ventilation system was high-performance, energy-efficient, and attractive, HOK turned to Construction Specialties (CS). To maximize airflow within the sloped design, the CS team placed its Architectural Louvres on an incline, requiring additional onsite testing to ensure performance in wind and rain conditions. Prior to installation, using the same slope parameters, the Louvres met the test guidelines for a 29-mph wind speed and three inches of rainfall per hour.