mecanoo: delft city hall and train station

delft city hall and train station by mecanoo image courtesy mecanoo

dutch firm mecanoo is currently designing the delft city hall and train station. the crystal skin of the new building reflects the dutch skies, and gives the building transparency. incisions in the glass volume form a pattern of alleyways and informal outdoor routes. the building is divided horizontally with a set-back glass plinth and above this the municipal offices. the grand station hall and city hall are crowned with a vaulted ceiling on which a scene is depicted in delfts blue.

the building will include a public hall of 30 000 meters squared; station with shops, ticket office and restaurants in the station hall and underground platforms. the building construction is due to begin in 2010 and expected to be completed by 2014.

delft city hall and train station image courtesy mecanoo

delft city hall and train station image courtesy mecanoo

delft city hall and train station image courtesy mecanoo

delft city hall and train station image courtesy mecanoo

delft city hall and train station image courtesy mecanoo

delft city hall and train station image courtesy mecanoo

delft city hall and train station image courtesy mecanoo