This is one of two Davenport Parking Structures which are seen as catalysts to the revitalization of the downtown. The Second Street Ramp is located within the “high tech corridor”. Until several large scale developments occur, this ramp will serve the new Figge Art Museum.

At this structure a warm stone-like finish is used on the precast concrete with the precast veiled by a sleek skin of non-reflective aluminum panels related to the adjacent museum’s design.  The long side of the ramp is set back twenty feet from the sidewalk.  Its façade is a backdrop to a landscaped “artwalk” extending from the museum.

The stair towers are cast-in-place sculptural forms taking advantage of the dramatic views of the river.  Their exteriors are clad with metal panels.  Patterns in the stair tower glazing reduce heat gain in the summer and frame views for the pedestrian as they make their way through the towers.  Brilliantly colored metal panels on the interior of the stair towers provide a more finished and friendly interior for the towers.  At night lighting in the stair towers will illuminate these vibrant surfaces will bring a festive presence to the streetscape.