North Tower Entrance – Thresholds and Flow

Entrances mediate city and building: a shift in sound, light, and pace.

What to Notice

• Signage and wayfinding
• Materials that withstand daily use
• Patterns of morning and evening flow

Reading a Threshold

1. Stand outside; listen for the sound change.
2. Note materials at door pulls and floors.
3. Watch the cadence of people entering and exiting.

Bottom line: Thresholds set the day’s tone — attentive design meets everyday movement.