Lit-up trusses
London, ON, March 2009A few years back, the powers-that-be in the burg we now call home decided our 70s-era leaking box of an excuse for a train station just didn't cut it anymore. So
they scheduled an implosion and an accompanying block party to herald another major upgrade to the downtown landscape.
The new station (
link,
another link) turned out to be a perfectly scaled delight, a pleasant and efficient gateway to the city, and a far more comfortable place to transit than, say, an airport. To this day, every time I pass through it, I try to ensure I have a camera because I want to remember what it feels like to be here.
On this trip through, I was on my way home after a long, productive day in Toronto. After a quiet two hours rolling through the southern Ontario countryside, I strolled into the station and looked up. Although I knew this place so well, the ceiling seemed different this time. Indeed, some thoughtful soul saw fit to turn
basic reflected lighting into a subtle show of color.
Cool.
Your turn: Why the small surprises seem to matter most. Please discuss.
1 comment:
I got a cool surprise recently that's related to this post. I found a new channel in our lineup and on it was a short film called "Annie and Boo." It is set entirely inside a train depot, with the high ceilings and shafts of light, etc. that make them so fascinating.
http://www.annieandboo.com/
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