Station area

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about station area

Project • By Karres en Brands • Urban Green Spaces

Passerelle Zwolle

Passerelle Zwolle is a new pedestrian bridge connecting the historic centre of Zwolle, the Netherlands, with the developing districts south of the railway. Designed by a multidisciplinary team led by Karres en Brands, with ipv Delft as bridge specialist and Ingenieurbüro Miebach as timber construction specialist, the Passerelle results from an intensive design process to develop an integrated vision for the railway zone. The Municipality of Zwolle, Dutch railway infrastructure manager ProRail, timber and rail specialist Pontico, and civil engineering consultancy Attis were also involved in the design process. Mikkel Eye   An intermediate landscape The Passerelle forms part of a wider development perspective for Zwolle&rsqu... More

Project • By VenhoevenCS architecture + urbanism • Apartments

AMST

AMST is a mixed-use residential complex, set to intensify the urban ecosystem of Amsterdam Amstel station area. Located opposite this transport hub, with train, metro, and bus links, AMST is designed to boast an array of shared facilities and diverse range of 25 housing types, enhancing social sustainability, and providing a livable neighborhood in the heart of the city. Catering to the housing needs of Amsterdam, AMST has 252 dwellings - 80% of which are available as medium-rent homes and social housing - ensuring that individuals from different walks of life can find their place in the city. The architects managed to organize a range of housing types, including studios, family apartments, live-work spaces, and multi-generational apar... More

Product • By TF URBAN • DVAM

DVAM

Double urban chairs with backrestSelf-supporting seats creating a visual lightness Opposite-facing seats facilitate dialogue and exchange. Designed in folded enamelled steel, this chair offers a soft place to sit – that insights rest and relaxation. In the same range, you will find a design street litterbin  DVAM. More

Project • By GROUP A • Urban Green Spaces

FORUM, UTRECHT

The transformation of the Utrecht Station Area is in full swing. Restructuring both infrastructure and urban layout aims for connecting the east and west side of the tracks in an obstacle-free manner. The new Station Passage, and the new Rabo-bridge will literally bridged this physical barrier caused by the railway tracks. In addition the raised ground pedestrian platform at level with the terminal - The Forum South, will organise and guide the passenger flows in a logical way.Connecting and stayingDevelopment of the Utrecht Station Area focuses around the themes ‘connecting’ and ‘staying’. Within this context the Forum organises and guides the passenger flows from the station to the surrounding destinations, includi... More

Project • By GROUP A • Transports

Harderwijk Railway Station

The entire area around the Harderwijk railway station has been overhauled to prepare for the new Randstadspoor metropolitan railway network, which will be integrated in the future. The former single-floor intersection between traces and main traffic structure has been replaced by a new tunnel at a new location. This tunnel connects motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to the various sections of the town, as well as providing access to the railway platforms. The square in front of the railway station links all station-related uses and services and serve to regulate pedestrian traffic. The centre of the square features a staircase, designed in warm and attractive natural stone, further enhances its aesthetic appeal. The wide and low stairs, of... More
Visualisations: A2Studio
Visualisations: A2Studio

Project • By Team V Architecture • Masterplans

Zuidasdok

Collaboration Architectural and landscape design by ZuidPlus Architects, a collaboration between Team V Architectuur, Zwarts Jansma Architecten and Bosch Slabbers Client ZuidPlus; a combination of Fluor, Heijmans and HOCHTIEF Caption Caption Programme The widening and partial underground installation of the A10 South motorway in Amsterdam and the expansion and modernization of the Amsterdam Zuid station. Caption Zuidasdok is a project of Rijkswaterstaat, ProRail and the municipality of Amsterdam. It will improve the accessibility of the Amsterdam Zuidas district and the northern part of the Randstad, both by public transport and by road. This will partly be achieved by expanding Amsterdam Zuid Station. The station will... More

Project • By Posad spatial strategies • Parks/Gardens

Public transport node Voorburg

The station area of Voorburg may be regarded as one of the most important transportation hubs of the Haaglanden district. In the eighties, railroads and highway were elevated and tram, bus and city traffic were positioned beneath the viaduct. This improved the flow of traffic, but at the same time divided historic city structures. In the years to come, several attempts were made to mend this scar but it became clear the solution should entail an emphasis on quality. The promenade Offers a robust and secure pedestrian route between the historic center and the Binckhorst business park. The 600 metre long route structures and connects the different functions of the transport hub with landscape and park. Instead of denying the large ove... More