Rstudio: alboraya palmaret train station

‘alboraya-palmaret train station’ by Rstudio located in valencia, spain images courtesy of Rstudio

spanish architectural practice Rstudio has completed the ‘alboraya-palmaret train station’, a renovation of an existing station located in valencia, spain. before entering the monolithic volume, a central park welcomes visitors and becomes perpetually integrated into the traveler’s experience. vegetated areas provide a comfortable waiting and resting area between connections and allowing children to play under the trees.

green courtyard in front of train station entrance

the internal organization of the station places seven train platforms on different elevational levels, allowing some to have direct vistas of the park or the adjacent vehicular horchata avenue. unexpected double story atriums lined with clerestory windows fill the interiors with natural light, illuminating the platform areas. minimalist concrete platforms present ideal flexible surfaces for long and short term seating or resting.

plaza in front of entrance

turnstiles

escalators leading to trains

naturally illuminated underground

double story ceiling height and clerestory windows provide natural light

concrete seating with integrated backrest

site plan

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