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This new mixed-use building in Zurich revitalizes the area around Stadelhofen Station.

The multimodal railway station in the Belgian city of Mons (Gare de Mons) is designed as a ‘monumental bridge,’ rising above the tracks and acting as a catalyst for the transformation of the surrounding area.

Architect Santiago Calatrava has added a stone and glass office building beside the Stadelhofen Station in Zurich, which includes a multi-level bicycle parking facility.

«Es ist kein grosses Haus», sagt der Stararchitekt Santiago Calatrava über seinen Bau am Bahnhof Stadelhofen

Swathes of glass and steel make up the sinuous exterior of the new Gare de Mons station in Belgium, which has been designed by Swiss-Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.

Linking thousands of people by high-speed train has long been a phenomenon in Europe,” says Santiago Calatrava. As the mastermind of several railway hubs throughout the continent, including showstoppers in France, Belgium, and Portugal, the Spanish-born architect should know.

Santiago Calatrava is primarily known for his spectacular architectural feats that span the globe.

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the new Mons station will open for business. Modern, accessible and at the heart of the city, Mons station and its new footbridge offer even greater intramodality.

Santiago Calatrava ist nicht nur Architekt, sondern auch Künstler. In seinem neuen Buch „Calatrava Art“ bietet AD-Redakteur Nick Mafi einen umfassenden Einblick in Calatravas künstlerisches Schaffen jenseits der Architektur

Nach dem visionären Entwurf des Bahnhofs Stadelhofen entsteht daneben ein neuer Bau von Santiago Calatrava