Transformation of historic stations and railway areas into ­multi-purpose structures

Journal Title: Architectus - Year 2016, Vol 20, Issue 2

Abstract

The railway station has played a significant role in urban development of European Cities in the 19th and early 20th century. After World War II many of the original historic structures were demolished. Railways had to give way to cars and terminus stations in the city centers became impractical and too expensive to maintain. With the development of high-speed rail, a renaissance of railway stations can be observed, in which the stations are adapted to the changing needs of passengers and transportation. A new planning approach focuses not on the station building alone, but also the surrounding areas are transformed. This article presents and analyzes selected examples of modernization projects of railway stations and adjacent downtown areas carried out in the European Union. 

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Katarzyna Foljanty

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  • EP ID EP159648
  • DOI 10.5277/arc160205
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Katarzyna Foljanty (2016). Transformation of historic stations and railway areas into ­multi-purpose structures. Architectus, 20(2), 65-78. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-159648