Brightline West Stations & Master Plan

Los Angeles, CA / Las Vegas, NV

Firm

Grimshaw

Project Type

Transportation & Master Planning

Duration

2020 - 2025 / 5 Years

Phases Involved In

Competition

Schematic Design

Design Development

Size

150 Acres

Construction Value

$4 Billion

Project Description

Brightline West is a new 185-mile route that will connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas via high-speed rail. There are three stations planned starting at Ranch Cucamonga, Victor Valley and the terminus station in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas station will serve as a central hub and a catalyst for a future extensive transit-oriented development at the southern edge of the city. The project also includes a Master Plan for this development, which will introduce a new and unique arrival experience for visitors to Las Vegas and provide a much-needed alternative to car travel.

I was part of the competition team that secured the Rancho Cucamonga station project in 2020. This initial success led to a commission to design two additional stations and a master plan for the Las Vegas site. Throughout the years, I’ve been integral to all four projects, contributing to planning, coordination, conceptualization, and visualization for each.

Rancho Cucamonga Station

Playing a significant role in winning this station, I have been deeply involved in shaping the overall concept and planning of the scheme. I contributed to devising a vertical station solution that seamlessly connects the PUDO, Metrolink, arrivals and departure hall, lounge, and a parking facility for 3,000 cars spread over eight levels. Additionally, I played a part in developing an architectural identity that complements the brand and establishes a station language for uniformity across the line.

Victor Valley Station

I am currently serving as the lead designer for the Victor Valley station and am guiding the project into the design development phase. My role currently involves collaborating with the contractor and client to explore value engineering (VE) opportunities for the station. I am also coordinating with local authorities as we prepare to commence construction at the end of 2025.

Las Vegas Station

Situated on a 140-acre site between the I-15 and Las Vegas Boulevard, the Las Vegas station presents diverse considerations and complexities as it interfaces with a new master plan. My initial contribution involved shaping the station’s overall vision, envisioning passengers arriving in a desert landscape with the station program seamlessly integrated into the ground. This approach prioritizes passive cooling, thermal comfort, and the station’s harmonious integration into the future mixed-use development.

Las Vegas Master Plan

Leveraging parametric models and environmental analysis tools, I contributed to developing a master plan centered around a public park called the Arroyo, a crucial infrastructure move to initiate site development and connect the new station to the Las Vegas Strip. Multiple iterations of the master plan were produced, exploring various options, including commercial, residential, hotel, casino, and even a 30,000-seat soccer stadium at one point.

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