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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. New Entrance To The Palma Intermodal Station in Spain by Joan Miquel Segui ArquitectesAugust 18th, 2019 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Joan Miquel Segui Arquitectes Palma’s Intermodal Station was built in 2007 in Plaza de España, site of the existing railway station. The main access to the Intermodal Station was by stairs that went down uncovered toward the center of the station, with the inconvenience of eventual flooding – due to its funnel condition to the underground infrastructure -, creating discomfort for passengers on sunny days or rain and the continuous repairs of the escalators to be suffering the inclemencies of time.  Image Courtesy © Joan Miquel Segui Arquitectes
 Image Courtesy © Joan Miquel Segui Arquitectes The intervention focuses on two aspects: covering the access to the Intermodal Bus and Rail Station of Palma de Mallorca by means of a flat roof and emphasizing the location of the entrance by means of the location of an information tower, since it is partially hidden between two existing buildings. The proposal is based on a simple action by forming a volume composed of a ceramic latticework, which means a minimum transformation of the existing and traditional buildings around while emphasizing the entrance and simultaneously protecting the station’s entrance from water and requireing a minimum maintenance of the same as well, thanks to its simple entity. The latticework is aligned with a cornice of the existing buildings, establishing a harmonious formal dialogue between the colours and substance of the new ceramic tiles and the older constructions.  Image Courtesy © Joan Miquel Segui Arquitectes  Image Courtesy © Joan Miquel Segui Arquitectes After dark, the latticework effect becomes an illuminating element, allowing the light to pass through the ceramic tiles thanks to a series of lights placed around the perimeter. The ceramic tiles were designed and manufactured just for this project. Measuring 12 x 24 x 12 cm each, they are forming the cube-like roof. Each piece is a rectangle with a diagonal, that allows to place in both directions, being able to create different and unique patterns, while preventing the placement of pigeons in its nucleus. The new roof resolves the encounter with the existing pavement by incorporating a strip of composite panels, similar to the existing ones, which is topped with a glass railing, which recovers the vision of the gardens of the railway park, located just behind the entrance.  Image Courtesy © Joan Miquel Segui Arquitectes  Image Courtesy © Joan Miquel Segui Arquitectes  Image Courtesy © Joan Miquel Segui Arquitectes  Image Courtesy © Joan Miquel Segui Arquitectes
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