Projects

Battery Bikeway Comfort Station

Park Buildings
New York, NY
2015
Designing a Comfort Station That is Accessible for Everyone

WXY’s redesign of the comfort station in Battery Park transforms an essential amenity into a welcoming, modern space. With a restored limestone façade and a contemporary roofline, the project balances historic character with a forward-looking design.

A modernized comfort station with a restored limestone façade surrounded by trees in Battery Park.

The aging comfort station needed upgrades to meet ADA standards, increase functionality, and serve as a vital stop along the Manhattan Greenway. 

The reimagined comfort station improves accessibility while enhancing natural light and user experience. Its bold new roofline and upgraded fixtures redefine the space as both practical and inviting, situated conveniently near Battery Park’s Town Green and bikeway rest area. 

Close-up view of the comfort station corner, framed by trees, with urban buildings in the background.

Limestone and metal detailing connect the comfort station to its urban and park surroundings.

WXY worked with accessibility specialists and park planners to ensure the comfort station’s design met modern needs without losing its historic character. 

Comfort station surrounded by trees and pathways, with people walking nearby in Battery Park.

A welcoming comfort station integrates seamlessly with Battery Park's tree-lined paths and open spaces.

The upgraded comfort station is now a key amenity in Battery Park, supporting visitors and cyclists alike while setting a standard for accessible, thoughtful design. 

Keywords

  • Community
  • Culture

Type

  • Park Buildings