Renovation metro stations, Amsterdam Oostlijn in The Netherlands by GROUP A

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Metro Oostlijn in Amsterdam is again a safe and pleasant place with a strong identity. Without denying the original character, but by making visible the original rough-looking DNA in combination with the addition of contrasting refined materials, a future-proof and comfortable Metro line has been resurrected.

The Oostlijn runs from the Central Station to Amsterdam Zuid-Oost, partially underground and partially elevated. The brutalist design for the Oostlijn, by architects Spängberg and Van Rhijn, dates back to the seventies. Over the years, however, the original concept has become muddled, the Oostlijn is no longer equipped to face the future. The commission for the renovation includes the refurbishment of the underground platforms, the hallways and the entrances of sixteen stations.

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• Architects: GROUP A
• Project: Renovation metro stations
• Location: Metro Oostlijn, Amsterdam, NL
• Photography: DigiDaan
  
• Client: Metro and Tram Amsterdam
  
• In Collaboration with: Fabrique, Atelier Renée Knip
• Assignment: Renovation 16 metro stations Oostlijn
• Area: 16 Stations
  
• Start Design: May 2009
  
• Start Construction: April 2016
  
• Completed: December 2018
  

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According to GROUP A/Fabrique, the aim of the renovation is to create a modern metro system which functions adequately, is comprehensibly organised, and pleasant to use. This is achieved without denying the original character of the metro. Instead, this existing ‘DNA’ functions as a solid and neutral background for the renovation. Through indirect lighting of the background, the metros’ spaces will feel more comfortable. Well positioned light accents and voids enhance the travellers’ orientation. All ‘cluttering’ elements will be integrated in functional clusters. These clusters provide clarity and colour, and are adaptable to future changes. Through these interventions, the Oostlijn will once more become functional, comprehensible, and a pleasant addition to public space in Amsterdam.

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Tags: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Categories: Metro Station, Renovation

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