Station Hameln in Germany by Scheidt Kasprusch Architekten

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Station Hameln in Germany by Scheidt Kasprusch Architekten

March 14th, 2013 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Scheidt Kasprusch Architekten

The railway station Hameln was initiated in 1872. After a devastating fire in 1925, it was rebuilt and its structure as well as its access was fundamentally altered.The intervention after the wartime destruction in 1945 and several modifications into the 1980s conducted to fully unrecognizable conditions of the interior structure.Entire elements of the building were run-down and did not feature any functions at all. Some parts of the building were not connecting to the central circulation.

Image Courtesy © Andreas Braun & Rainer Gollmer

Architects: Scheidt Kasprusch Architekten
Project: Station Hameln
Location: Bahnhofplatz 19,2331785 Hameln, Germany
Awarding authority: GWS public services Hameln
Concept and development : Scheidt Kasprusch Archiekten, Berlin
Competition:2002, 1st prize
Completion : May 2006
Gross floor area:6580sqm
Construction cost :6,5 m euro

Image Courtesy © Andreas Braun & Rainer Gollmer

The concept followed from the beginning the composition of historical basic fabric and contemporary architecture. The original condition from 1925 was carved out where it was possible.A new implanted, central main foyer with its clear distinct architecture connects the existing construction units.The curved glass roof vaults generous floor openings and creates a bright and amiable atmosphere in all access levels.Travel centre, shops, restaurants, a club as well as offices are arranged encircling the glass atrium and the historical arrival hall.

Image Courtesy © Andreas Braun & Rainer Gollmer

Human and Traffic

In May 2006, the building reopened after only two years of construction period. As first addressfor the touristic city Hameln, it receives and impresses travellers and visitors.The station Hameln gives consideration to its functionand invites to linger.

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Tags: Germany, Hameln

Category: Railway Station

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