Built for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, Fair Park holds the largest gathering of Art Deco buildings in the world, notable for the absolute integration of art and architecture. The new DART light rail station sits on the very same footprint as original streetcar stations at the time of the Exposition. Within this sensitive historic context, the station artists developed a thesis of emulating, rather than replicating, original design elements within Fair Park. A palette of materials, forms, decorative motifs, typography and lighting were developed to match the level of detail and craftsmanship found within the park. Hopper-esque night lighting pays homage to the historic dramatic use of lighting and markers with historic photos to recognize context. The overall intent is a true intersection of art and architecture through craftsmanship, attention to detail and a sense of timeless, elegant beauty that is the history of Fair Park.