A team led by British firm Foster + Partners and Swedish studio Marge Arkitekter has won a competition for the redevelopment of Stockholm Central Station.
The project aims to double passenger capacity at Sweden's largest railway station, bringing several train lines and bus routes together in a centralised hub.
The plans involve bridging over the railway tracks
The contest-winning design was prepared by Foster + Partners and Marge Arkitekter with landscape office LAND Arkitektur, engineering firms Thornton Tomasetti and Ramboll, conservation architect Wenanders and real-estate firm TAM Group.
The scheme will see a series of new buildings installed over the railway tracks, a new public square outside the station entrance and improved pedestrian routes across the site. The team will now progress its proposals ahead of planning consultations scheduled for 2023.
The project will double passenger capacity for the station
"This is a historic undertaking," said Angus Campbell, senior partner at Foster + Partners.
"Stockholm is a unique city with historic city silhouettes," he stated. "We believe our proposals can form meaningful connections between the city and the central station area, while creating green urban spaces for people to meet, as well as a central focus for sustainable travel at the heart of Stockholm."
The designs make the station precinct more pedestrian-friendly
First built in 1871, Stockholm Central Station is currently operating ...