Column miracle with a green soul Lublin Metropolitan Railway Station (PL)
All kinds of traffic meet at the brand new railway station in the Polish metropolis of Lublin. The new architectural landmark not only fulfils its function, but is also built in an extremely environmentally friendly way - not least thanks to Geberit products.
The main railway station of a large city is usually a mobility centre where far more traffic circulates than just trains. The Polish city of Lublin, including its metropolitan region, is home to over 700,000 inhabitants. This density requires a high and flexible level of mobility. And this is where the new Lublin metropolitan railway station comes in.
Local buses, rail transport, cycle traffic and taxis all meet at this station. This may sound complex, but the architectural solution is simple. Basically, the station is a single modernist block, supported by the only decorative element: the striking openwork columns.
Box-in-box for heating efficiency
They basically support the envelope, which is the roof. They are therefore also part of an ingenious ecological heating concept known as a box-in-box structure. A larger outer block - roof and columns - covers a second, smaller block. Only the smaller block is heated, but the construction also distributes the warmth in the outer area. This significantly reduces the heat output.
The building envelope is also ecologically valuable to a large extent. For example, an almost 300 m² vertical garden has been created along the outer wall of the building. The roof is also greened, as are the areas around the station.
The “grey water“, which is the rainwater from the roof, is used for the toilets and for maintaining the green areas.
Rainwater comes in via the Geberit system
To drain this rainwater efficiently, the planners chose the Geberit Pluvia roof drainage system. This draws the water from the roof using a vacuum and, thanks to its high performance, requires only a few downpipes. This saves material and creates design freedom for the architects.
With Geberit Smyle washbasins, public toilets are also equipped with Geberit products. Geberit washbasins ensure that the sanitary rooms are reliably and economically equipped and, thanks to their simple design, provide architects with a great deal of creative freedom.
Lublin's new railway station is therefore not only a new transport centre for the city, but also an architectural landmark with a high level of environmental compatibility.
Facts
Geberit Know-how
Geberit products used in the project
- Geberit Pluvia roof drainage
- Geberit Smyle washbasins
Geberit Pluvia
The syphonic roof drainage system ensures efficient and reliable performance even during heavy rainfall. Geberit Pluvia impresses with its design flexibility during planning and its cost-effectiveness in both installation and operation.
Geberit Smyle
With its contemporary design and ornate lines, the Geberit Smyle bathroom series creates a relaxing and positive bathroom ambience and brings harmony and lightness into every bathroom.
Bathroom sinks
Geberit washbasins are available in a variety of shapes and designs. So whether you prefer round, square, oval or a mini handrinse basin for the guest WC, we’ve got it covered.
Architects
Architects
- Client: Budimex
- Architect: Tremend Architecture Studio
- Opening: 2023
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