Monday, June 24, 2019

Virgin Hyperloop One In Design Link With St. Louis School

Los Angeles-based Virgin Hyperloop One, which is developing futuristic transportation technology, says it has linked up with the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. According to Virgin Hyperloop One, the two will create a "Master of Architecture (MArch) studio" to map out the "social, political and physical context of the state" and to and explore "elegant hyperloop infrastructure proposals" for Missouri. Financial details of the link were not announced, however, Virgin Hyperloop One said the effort will include workshops and design reviews through the semester, including participating from partners Black & Veatch, the St. Louis Regional Chamber, and the Missouri Department of Transportation.