Submitted in 2024, this competiiton proposal for the new high speed station in St. Ovidio, in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, envisions a strategically integrated infrastructure node designed for Infrasestruturas de Portugal. The project defines the station as a civic landmark and intermodal hub, connecting high-speed rail with urban life and regional transit systemas.
A key feature of the proposal is the undergroung station located 55 meters below ground level, demanding a precise and innovative approach to vertical circulation and strutural integration. the design emphasizes clarity, permeability, and spatial fluidity, merging technical complexity with urban sensitivity in a collaboration between three architectural studios and leading national contrators.