This is the BrickTopia park train station (shown before final relocation). Originally slated to be a neo-classical structure, the architect requested that he be allowed some "artistic freedom." The townspeople were shocked when they saw the final result. Although the center of the building has a traditional, neo-classical look to it, this look progressively decays into a cacophony of deconstructivist lines and planes on the outer fringes of the structure. The architect insists that this look emphasizes the core traditional values of BrickTopia (in the center) mixed with more modern, forward thinking (represented by the edges). Apparently, the townspeople didn't buy this as they threatened to fire the architect when they saw the original design. The architect was so upset that he stopped all on-going projects to sulk. Interestingly enough, one of these on-going projects was the remodeling of the mayor's kitchen. As one might imagine, the mayor didn't appreciate living in a house with a torn up kitchen. Thus, whether motivated by common good, or personal self-love, the mayor stepped in and mounted a heavy campaign for the acceptance of this new building. "New ideas and new architecture are good for the people of BrickTopia," he said. Eventually, the populace gave in and accepted the design. The architect resumed (both the station as well as "other" important projects) and all was happy.
The above picture shows the rear of the station. This side of the facade eschews any pretense of classical architecture. Even the central core is a modern facade of cascading glass and plastic. The entrance can be seen on the left and the exit on the right.
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The shots above show the station in its final location in BrickTopia park.
