Gare des Guillemins-Liege (Click for larger view)

The station is three levels high on the urban (north) side, stacking

an access footbridge and a level of rail platforms. At the level of

the Place de la Gare (under the platform), a strip of commercial units

helps to reinforce the street-scape. These units include the Passenger

Hall on the main axis, with the ticketing area on the left and a

bar-restaurant on the right. On the hill (south) side are five levels:

three levels of parking, a vehicular access deck linked with the

access footbridge, and a raised pedestrian walkway.

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Transparency is achieved by means of the monumental vault, constructed

of glass and steel, which allows for a sense of interpenetration

between the station and the city. The pedestrian bridges and a walkway

under the tracks allow for fluid communication between the two sides

of the station. Particular attention is paid to the architectural

detailing of these transitional spaces.

The project has no facade in the traditional sense, since the

interaction between interior and exterior is seamless. The monumental

roof becomes, in effect, the project’s facade. To an observer on the

hill, the roof reveals something of the inner organization of the

station. To an observer within the station, the structural arches of

the roof frame the views to the outside. From any vantage point, the

sensation of transparency prevails.

Because the metal frame of the station must be put in place without

disrupting train service, a technique normally employed in bridge

construction is being used. The principal frames are assembled in an

area away from the trains, located at the proposed Place de la Gare.

At night, the frames are pushed in groups of six onto the principal

supports. Once the principal roofs are in place, the two canopies can

be assembled in position and glazed.

Beautiful composition and light!

This may be my favorite of the series.  I think it required greater "seeing".  Excellent work, Sadegh.

A fascinating photo - as beautiful for what it leaves out as what is included. Great movement and color.

Phil

excellentimage pefect execution congrats best regards gerolamo

A very nicely composed beautiful and original result, Sadegh!

Interesting abstract!

Masterly image, Sadegh. Best regards.

Thank you all for your comments and ratings! It's greatly appreciated.

Best regards/Sadegh

What an eye-catching picture Sadegh.

Beautiful lines. Well seen, Well done ;)