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08JUN 2013

Undular mediopadana station / santiago calatrava

Posted in Architecture - Infrastructure by * FORMAKERS

the region of northern italy is marked by growing green hills and the first glimpses of the alps dotted with humble ancient towns that make their living from the bucolic landscape.

the hexagonal municipality of reggio emilia is no exception, and as of june 9th will be able to enjoy a burst of very contemporary architecture by none other than the famed spanish architect/engineer santiago calatrava.

the new 'mediopadana station' for the controversial high-velocity rail line (TAV) stretches 483 meters visible from the highway and serves as a new portal to the town.

in keeping with his signature white buildings, the structure is a large undulating form composed of 457 steel frames spaced about one meter apart that progressively outline a fluid wave and frame translucent glass panels above the platforms for protection from the elements.

each of the ribs is partially supported by a curved longitudinal beam supported every 25 meters by a composite concrete and steel column.

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