The Metropolitan Station in Lublin, Poland, designed by Tremend Architecture Studio, is a landmark project redefining the modern transportation centre. This innovative facility serves as the core of the Integrated Transportation Centre project, aiming to connect urban, regional, and national transport systems within the city.
The station boasts a contemporary, environmentally friendly design. Located in the city centre, it functions as a primary transportation hub while harmonising with the surrounding urban and architectural context. Plans for a publicly accessible rooftop garden further integrate the station with the cityscape.
The design successfully addresses the challenge of constructing a modern structure that complements the existing 19th Century Lublin Central Railway Station while promoting the revitalisation of the surrounding post-industrial area. They envisioned a simple, modernist pavilion contrasting with the historic station’s style. This is achieved through distinct openwork pillars and platform canopy roofs. These steel structures have a unique, organic quality, resembling intertwined tree trunks, lending a sense of lightness to the building. Stainless steel and glass were also employed as primary construction materials.
Sustainability is a priority at the metropolitan station. The building utilises a ‘box in a box’ design and incorporates environmentally friendly glazing to reduce energy consumption.
The project implements various environmentally conscious features. An outdoor vertical garden graces nearly 300 sq m of the station’s exterior. A greywater system captures rainwater for irrigation and toilet flushing. Ventilation systems boast up to 80 per cent heat recovery, and the naturally ventilated underground car park promotes air circulation. Radiant heating and cooling powered by heat pumps further contribute to the station’s energy efficiency.
The station incorporates smart technologies to enhance its sustainability. The dual-function bus shelter canopy utilises photovoltaic cells to generate solar energy, while the smart lighting control system and energy-efficient lighting reduce overall energy consumption.