The new Barneveld Noord train station replaces what you typically find through more sparsely populated areas. What was little more than a short platform and a shelter, this transit stop has adopted a much more assertive image without enormous architectural investment.
The beauty of the NL Architects' project is in the minimalist approach to stacking shipping containers to form a small indoor space and landmark. With one massive cargo unit tipped onto its end, the contemporary depot erects a monumental clock tower, topped with an endearing chicken weather vane.
More structures like the Utrecht Barneveld Noord train station will crop up in the Netherlands, affording a safer place for passengers to wait. The open-concept ground floor of the eco edifices will even house cafes and bike repair shops to bring more life to peaceful platforms.
Shipping Container Terminals
The Barneveld Noord Train Station Has a Simple but Strong Presence
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