STATION BUILDING INTERIOR

Category
Architecture, Transport
Location
Pilsen, Czechia
Year
2024
Status
Completed
Author team A8000
Martin Krupauer, Pavel Kvintus, Martin Sedmák, Daniel Jeništa, Veronika Dolejšová
Cooperation
SUDOP PRAHA, a. s.
About the project

We approached the transformation of the historic railway station with confidence, yet with deep respect for the original building. One of the key interventions was a new color scheme. As it was fifty years ago, the interior is now once again dominated by soft and neutral tones — shades of grey, white, and cream — which bring a calm and elegant atmosphere. The station has gained a new expression and regained its lost sense of grandeur. The interior is complemented by durable seating furniture made of solid-surface materials such as Corian. The floor tiles are replicas of the original historic paving.

A major redesign was carried out in the central ticket counters and the information center. Passengers can now buy tickets from all transport providers in one place, something that had not been possible before. The upper hall has been transformed into a shopping arcade, now unmistakably characterized by generous daylight.

A key idea of the proposal was to connect the station with the city. A newly added restaurant with an outdoor terrace brings new life to a previously unused area behind the station, allowing passengers to enjoy lunch or dinner with a view of the trains. New fully glazed doors now seamlessly connect the interior with the exterior.

The main station building is one of the architectural landmarks of central Plzeň. It was built in a combination of Renaissance and Art Nouveau styles and officially opened in 1907. Unlike most station buildings in the Czech Republic, it stands in the middle of the track field. Since the year 2000, the building has been protected as a cultural monument.