The Iconic Steps

The escalator across from Nu Central to the Monorel station in Brickfields has fast becoming the city's icon. A simple but elegant design, it was practical in shielding the pedestrian from the elements. At the same time created its own identity.

How the top element looks looking up

And it created some soothing shadow

It is also practical in creating a safe crossing at this busy stretch

Looking out from the inside

It would be nice if a similar design element could be taken up by other escalators in town. It could create a sort of identity for the city. But I guess simple things like this may never be appreciated. I could not have enough of this, to be honest.