A concept for an electric vehicle (EV) charging station defined by a set of steel canopy structures has won the American Institute of Steel Construction’s 2023 Forge Prize. The annual prize “celebrates emerging architects who create visionary designs that embrace steel as the primary structural component while exploring ways to increase project speed.”
Designed by LVL (Level) Studio in collaboration with Schuff Steel, Electric Oasis envisions a destination where electric vehicles can charge and where drivers and passengers can pass time while their cars juice up. The proposed program includes on-site retail, areas to play, places to work, and even healthcare offices. While proposed
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