Typology: Railway station Scale: 60,000sqm Contracting authority: Shanghai Railway Administration Main Stakeholders: AREP VILLE : Jean-Marie Duthilleul, Etienne Tricaud
The first circular railway station of its kind, this huge multi-functional hub is characterized by its simplicity. It consists of three floors and, with a diameter close to 270 meters, the waiting area can contain over 10,000 passengers at any given time. The implementation of this building had a strong impact on the surroundings and led to the development of many high-quality urban projects and initiatives in the area such as various commercial establishments and residential lots.