Liège-Guillemins station by Santiago Calatrava: steel-and-glass canopy, platforms and high-speed rail role
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The images show Liège-Guillemins railway station's expansive steel-and-glass canopy and the white arched ribs that span the platforms. Photographs display five platforms and ten tracks beneath the vaulted glazing, with structural elements and circulation spaces exposed to natural light. The station was designed by Santiago Calatrava and opened in 2009 to replace a 1958 building. The complex serves as a major high-speed rail junction linking Liège with Belgian and European cities. Some images highlight the canopy's repetitive arches and the relationship between structural form and passenger circulation.
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September 27, 2017 — Liège-Guillemins Station in Liège, Belgium, is a major high-speed rail hub designed by Santiago Calatrava and opened in 2009. Its expansive glass and steel canopy creates an open, transparent atmosphere, housing five platforms and ten tracks. The station replaced a 1958 structure, symbolizing Liège's modernization and serving as a key transport link and a prominent architectural landmark.September 27, 2017 — The Liège-Guillemins railway station, designed by Santiago Calatrava and opened in 2009, is a prominent contemporary transport hub in Belgium. Its distinctive steel and glass structure, characterized by sweeping arches and an absence of traditional facades, allows natural light to illuminate the platforms, emphasizing openness. Serving as a key junction for high-speed rail lines connecting Liège with major European cities, the station was conceived as both a functional transit point and a symbol of urban revitalization. The exposed engineering and rhythmic design elements make the building itself an expression of movement and modern transit.
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