Lublin, Poland
The new Metropolitan Station in Lublin, Poland, designed by Tremend Architecture Studio is an environmentally friendly transport hub that connects the regional, national, as well as urban lines.
The distinct element of the building is the openwork pillars that are part of the steel structure of the railway station and the platform canopy roofs that also serve a decorative function giving it its unique architectural expression.
Their linear, somewhat organic forms are reminiscent of intertwined tree trunks, giving an air of lightness to the entire edifice. Stainless steel and glass were also used as construction materials.
Located in the heart of the city of Lubin, it is in the direct vicinity of the listed 19th-century Lublin Central Railway Station building and Tremend wanted it to blend in with the urban and architectural context of the place.
The Metropolitan Station building features covered platforms equipped with terminals for both urban and regional road transport. Additionally, it has an underground parking lot for cars, designated taxi bays, as well as cycle stands and racks.
The project also includes a publicly accessible roof garden. As part of the renovation, the adjacent city square and green spaces have been modernized and a new road system has been built to improve traffic flow.
In their original concept, Tremend architects proposed a simple, modernist pavilion intended to contrast with the eclectic, historical style of the Railway Station while remaining unchallenging, thanks to its different architectural language.
Tremend wanted to create a facility that would be an example of public investment in the spirit of sustainable architecture. The minimization of the carbon footprint has for years been the priority for architects at Tremend studio, which is why the Railway Station in Lublin was designed as one of the most environmentally friendly structures of its kind in Poland.
The project follows sustainable development standards by utilizing a “box in a box” approach and eco-friendly glazed façades, reducing energy consumption.
Sustainability is at the forefront of this development, with features such as ventilation systems that recover up to 80% of heat and a naturally ventilated open atrium car park supporting air circulation.
Likewise, the installation of a greywater system allows harvested rainwater to be used for landscape irrigation and flushing toilets.
Clad in transparent glass with integrated photovoltaic cells, the dual-function smart bus shelter canopy shields 43 pocket bus stands that darken in the sun afford shading and protection, and harvest solar energy to power up the station.
Project: Metropolitan Station Lublin
Architects: Tremend Architecture Studio
Client: Municipality of Lublin
Photographers: Rafał Chojnacki, Alek Malachowski
