The concept for this design was to have a “blanket” draped over the site to connect all of the pieces of the massive program. A blanket would create many folds, which could be used to organize program and direct people throughout the site. As the idea developed the“blanket” became a “ribbon” to literally “tie” all of the pieces of program together. The ribbon is made of fritted glass and creates spaces and experieces by folding, splitting apart, and breaking through part of buildings. The circulation of the site is linear and provides an entrance into downtown Baton Rouge from a supposed greenway that runs underneath the interstate. The post office building is cut through to create a boulevard with retail, businesses, restaurants. The ribbon runs along this linear path and provides a skylight for the boulevard. It also forms the roof of the restaurant for an interesting visual experience. The ribbon leads to the the bus and taxi bays at the other end of the site.