26'10 South Architects Taxi Rank No. 2.]]> https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1578 en-us Taxi Rank No. 2 by 26'10 South Architects A revamped station serves more than just minibus taxis. It engages the entrepreneurial spirit and social vitality of a settlement outside of Johannesburg.

]]> taxi-ran-no-2-26-10-south-architects.asp Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7903-taxi-rank-no-2-by-2610-south-architects The architects designed a new building with colorful metal doors that roll up to reveal market stalls. A brick structure with a half-disc canopy provides a public porch on the street and restrooms inside.   Photo © Iwan Baan The new retail building engages the local community with places to sit and shop.   Photo © Iwan Baan The architects added pitched roofs and clerestory glazing above some of the shed's original barrel vaults to bring more daylight to the taxi aisles.   Photo © Iwan Baan Photo © Iwan Baan Photo © Iwan Baan