In this case, this decisive role of the roof, and thus its structure, is enthusiastically accepted, and along with everything, the incorporation of a material, if not new, at least not-so-frequent in use. This project proposes a tensile roof made of Teflon, which is very lightweight and capable of facilitating the considerable spans which are inherent to stations, in addition to making many secondary structural elements unnecessary.
The use of the tensile membrane also leads to fortunate coincidences. If the stations can still allude to a city to which they serve as a gateway, the succession of alternating curves on the roof is not far from recreating the shape of the dune systems we associate with Huelva’s coast. Some pine tree plantations throughout neighbouring zones of the park contribute decisively to the aforementioned purpose.
The succession of curves over the platforms is modified in the hall area and over the square in front of the station, where a more united gesture suggests a certain metaphor of movement and arrival. The structural system is modified in these areas by defining curvilinear structures over the constructed hall buildings, thus allowing the membrane to remain tense. These structures and their large profile allow the roof to come to an end with a generous overhang that provides protection for bus, private vehicle and taxi interchange activity.
To complete the building’s energy performance, a porch made of photovoltaic panels which protect passenger transit to and from car parks has been planned to the south.
Client:
ADIF
Address:
Huelva, Spain
Typology:
Mixed-use, Transport
Status:
Projects
Competition:
2010
Design of project:
2010
Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Collaborators:Alejandro Álvarez, Blanca Sánchez, H. Salcedo, Mercedes Pérez, Rocío Peinado, Teresa Cruz
Model:Queipo Maquetas
Photography:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Climate engineering:Euroestudios
Masterplan:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
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