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Aerial view of the design proposal for the Skyloft program by Uber constructed with two landing pads.
 
Exterior design proposal for the Skyloft program by Uber constructed with mass timber and three landing pads.
 
Pedestrian level view of the Skyloft program by Uber constructed with mass timber frame designs.
 
The interior designs with glass frame walls incorporated into the proposal for the Skyloft program by Uber.
 
Interior designs of the Skyport Lounge with glass frame walls incorporated into the Skyloft program by Uber.
 
Pedestrian level view of the glass frame entrance with aesthetically designed roof incorporated into the Skyloft program.
 
Visualization of the landing pad on the roof of Skyloft for a futuristic air transit service by Uber
 
A closer look at the timber designs outside the glass frame walls of the Skyloft program by Uber.
 
Picturesque look at the skyport design proposal for the Skyloft program by Uber.
 
Aerial view of the design proposal for the Skyloft program by Uber constructed with two landing pads.
Exterior design proposal for the Skyloft program by Uber constructed with mass timber and three landing pads.
Pedestrian level view of the Skyloft program by Uber constructed with mass timber frame designs.
The interior designs with glass frame walls incorporated into the proposal for the Skyloft program by Uber.
Interior designs of the Skyport Lounge with glass frame walls incorporated into the Skyloft program by Uber.
Pedestrian level view of the glass frame entrance with aesthetically designed roof incorporated into the Skyloft program.
Visualization of the landing pad on the roof of Skyloft for a futuristic air transit service by Uber.
A closer look at the timber designs outside the glass frame walls of the Skyloft program by Uber.
Picturesque look at the skyport design proposal for the Skyloft program by Uber.
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Uber Sky Loft

For the Uber Elevate Summit 2019, Pickard Chilton and Arup were again engaged to design a concept for a Skyport Mobility Hub for 2023, the Uber Sky Loft, and had the privilege of being the only team designated by Uber to design a Skyport for their first international launch market in Melbourne, Australia. The proposed initial network includes the retrofit of an existing parking structure and the design of a bespoke greenfield solution.

The Sky Loft’s design creates a compelling and seamless user experience while delivering an elegant and high-performance building. The Sky Loft is distinguished by its extensive use of a highly sustainable mass timber structure - easily sourced, renewable and manufactured off-site – to offset tons of carbon while featuring the beauty of natural wood. The design was driven by our team’s common aspirations to deliver a structure that positively contributes to the built environment while stewarding the natural environment.

Sky Loft program areas include a Skyport Lounge, Uber Greenlight Hub, an operations facility for JUMP bike and scooter sharing, and retail. On-site transit options include Uber ride sharing, JUMP bike and scooter rental, and Uber Air service; additionally, the Sky Loft is located a short walk from other public transit options.