Bickham Griffith Park Railroad(4/4)

The Griffith Park Railroad is a 1/5 scale train station and track designed jointly by both Charles and Ray in 1953. By now, the two had learned the balance between each others romantic and classical design methods. The railroad is neat, orderly, and functional- note the no-nonsense ordering of the stalls and ticket window. It is also aesthetically pleasing and innovative- the crown design on the station and whimsical elements on the clock tower show Ray’s influence. This design is a perfect example of the team-work and strength-balancing that typify the Eames’ work.

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