Japanese design studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has just unveiled its finished design project of the Saint-Denis Pleyel Station nestled in the northern side of Paris. The space is defined by its vertical wooden louver wrapping and it is a part of the Grand Paris Express.
This is a new rapid transport system that takes users across the city's outskirts and the service changes between four metro lines. It also connects to an existing urban bridge for more access. The design studio speaks more about the design structure, sharing that "The station itself becomes a public square. It is designed as an extension of the forecourt on several levels in order to offer a real public space."
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What's Driving This Trend
- Vertical Wooden Louvre Architecture
- The innovative use of vertical wooden louver wrapping modernizes station design while providing sustainable aesthetic appeal.
- Public Space Integration
- Designing stations as multi-level public squares enhances communal utility and urban connectivity.
- Seamless Transit Connectivity
- Linking new metro services with existing urban infrastructure promotes effortless and efficient city-wide travel.
Who This Affects Most
- Public Transportation
- Advancements in rapid transport systems incorporating eco-friendly design principles are transforming urban mobility.
- Architecture
- The integration of natural materials and open public spaces is setting new standards in architectural design for communal structures.
- Urban Development
- The creation of interconnected transit hubs drives holistic growth and modernization of suburban areas.
