Design Concept

Bugaj Architects worked with Polish Triangle Coalition in 2017 on a design for an urban oasis that would attract residents, visitors and foodservice vendors. Read more about our vision for Polish Triangle revitalization.

Milwaukee Avenue view

A Blue Line entry canopy is paired with a lighted steel trellis defining the triangle.
Division Street view

The lighted trellis draws pedestrians into the plaza and its wayfinding signage.
Blue Line entrance

Trees poke through the extended station canopy. The CTA envisions an enlarged triangle with exit escalator and elevator.
Panorama

The Nelson Algren circle provides views of Wicker Park, East Village, Noble Square and Pulaski Park.
Transit schedules inform riders along the Milwaukee Avenue bike path.
South

Bench seating extends from synthetic rocks throughout the Triangle.
Southeast

Display panels orient visitors to neighborhood attractions. Quotes running on a metal grid are by Marie Curie Sklodowska and other notable figures.
East

Waterfalls retain the fountain's water sounds.
North

The fountain is removed, while retaining the Nelson Algren quote, to allow a large center space for activities.
Twilight

Lighting from a trellis extends Polish Triangle activity to evening hours.
Map

A map orients pedestrians at Division Street. CorTen steel sculptures suggest the standing figures of Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz.
Arial

The Milwaukee Avenue bus lane is reduced to expand the plaza.

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