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</span> updated on <span class="date updated"> November 5, 2020 </span></div></header><div class=entry-content><p><i> Graz Contemporary Station Building, Austria, Architect, Images, Design, Images </i><h1>Graz Local Transport Hub</h1><p>Austrian Public Building – design by Zechner & Zechner, Architects<p>12 Dec 2016 + 28 May 2014<h2>Graz Local Transport Hub Building</h2><p><em> Design: Zechner & Zechner </em><p>Location: Graz, Austria<p><strong> Zechner & Zechner Architects </strong> win international TRANSPORTATION SPACE DESIGN AWARD 2016 with the <strong> redevelopment of Graz Main Station </strong><p><a rel="attachment wp-att-222911 noopener noreferrer"href=/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w3.jpg#main target=_blank> <img alt="Graz Local Transport Point"class="alignnone size-large wp-image-222911"sizes="(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px"srcset="https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w3-520x292.jpg 520w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w3-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w3.jpg 1000w"height=292 loading=lazy src=https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w3-520x292.jpg width=520> </a> <br> <span class=imagecredit> image : Foto Pierer.net </span><p>The international prize will be awarded – based on China’s leading architectural website and several universities – for outstanding and innovative projects in various sectors. Zechner & Zechner were able to convince the jury with their recently completed project of the redevelopment of Graz’s main station in the category of “Transportation Space Design”.<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-222910 noopener noreferrer"href=/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w2.jpg#main target=_blank> <img alt="Graz Local Transport Point"class="alignnone size-large wp-image-222910"sizes="(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px"srcset="https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w2-520x255.jpg 520w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w2-250x123.jpg 250w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w2-768x377.jpg 768w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w2.jpg 1000w"height=255 loading=lazy src=https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w2-520x255.jpg width=520> </a><p>After the “World Infrastructure” award in 2014 for the local transportation hub Europaplatz, which originates from the office of Zechner & Zechner as well, the appreciation for Graz Main Station approves the high quality of the office in the field of transport architecture.<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-222908 noopener noreferrer"href=/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w4.jpg#main target=_blank> <img alt="Graz Local Transport Point"class="alignnone size-large wp-image-222908"sizes="(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px"srcset="https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w4-520x258.jpg 520w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w4-250x124.jpg 250w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w4-768x381.jpg 768w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w4.jpg 1000w"height=258 loading=lazy src=https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w4-520x258.jpg width=520> </a> <br> <span class=imagecredit> image : Foto Pierer.net </span><p>The project of the railway station was commissioned by ÖBB as part of the expansion of the Koralmbahn and included several components. The prize has now been awarded for the new platform shelters, the “wave” and the design of the new pedestrian tunnel.<p>In addition to Zechner & Zechner architects, the Graz offices Rinderer & Partner (traffic planning, structural reinforced concrete) and Kratzer (structural steel construction) were also involved in the implementation of the “wave”. The artist Peter Kogler was involved in the project of the pedestrian tunnel. <br> Award presentation in Shenzen, 6th of December 2016<p>The award presentation took place on 6th of December in Shenzen, China on occasion of the “Idea-Tops International Design Forum”.<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-222909 noopener noreferrer"href=/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w1.jpg#main target=_blank> <img alt="Graz Local Transport Point"class="alignnone size-large wp-image-222909"sizes="(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px"srcset="https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w1-520x287.jpg 520w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w1-250x138.jpg 250w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w1-768x424.jpg 768w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w1.jpg 1000w"height=287 loading=lazy src=https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-z121216-w1-520x287.jpg width=520> </a> <br> <span class=imagecredit> image : Foto Pierer.net </span><p><strong> The New Roof at Graz Station – the “Wave” </strong> <br> Initially, there was the formal desire for a large-area roofing with as few supports as possible. For static reasons, an arcuate beam was appropriate, which – like a bridge – ensured large spans. In the outer platform areas, the roof construction transitions into tongue-shaped single-track platform roofs. A whole structure is thus formed, which resembles a wave flowing out quietly towards its edges. The image of “wave” as a symbol of movement underscores the dynamics of the means of rail services.<p><strong> 150 Meters of Art </strong> <br> In the north of the station site a new pedestrian tunnel was constructed. The new passage provides access to all platforms, but also provides a connection to the area of the city on the other side of the tracks. The impression of length of the tunnel is reduced by creating width, good artificial lighting, and, most importantly, by installing a 150m long artwork by Peter Kogler, in the form of glass cladding with large printed areas, making the passage a special exhibition space.<p>Architects Zechner & Zechner Receive the <strong> World Infrastructure Award 2014 for the Graz Local Transport Hub. </strong><p>This international prize is awarded for outstanding and innovative projects in infrastructure and has this year been won by an Austrian project. The decision was announced as part of ‘Tomorrow’s Infrastructure Forum’ in London.<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-130846 noopener noreferrer"href=/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-3.jpg#main target=_blank> <img alt="Graz Local Transport Hub"class="alignnone size-large wp-image-130846"sizes="(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px"srcset="https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-3-520x365.jpg 520w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-3-250x176.jpg 250w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-3-150x105.jpg 150w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-3-768x539.jpg 768w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-3.jpg 900w"height=365 loading=lazy src=https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-3-520x365.jpg width=520> </a> <br> <span class=imagecredit> image : Helmut Pierer, Graz </span><p>The jury awarded first prize in the transport category to the Europaplatz Local Transport Hub at Graz Main Station, recognising the high quality of the design of the new tram station, its integration into an urban context and the connection of various different means of transport – tram, bus and rail. The project also represents an important approach to creating an increased acceptance of public transport and to reducing CO2 emissions.<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-130845 noopener noreferrer"href=/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-5.jpg#main target=_blank> <img alt="Graz Local Transport Hub"class="alignnone size-large wp-image-130845"sizes="(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px"srcset="https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-5-520x347.jpg 520w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-5-250x166.jpg 250w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-5.jpg 900w"height=347 loading=lazy src=https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-5-520x347.jpg width=520> </a> <br> <span class=imagecredit> image : Thilo Hardtlein, Munchen </span><p>The local transport hub at Graz Main Station, developed by Vienna architects Zechner & Zechner, with transport planning by IKK ZTGGmbH and structural engineering by Schimetta and by Zenkner, won out against projects that included the Oakland Bay Bridge in San Francisco and the International Cruise Terminal in Shanghai. The clients, Holding Graz Linien and the City of Graz, required a redesign of the Europaplatz transport hub to adapt it to increased passenger numbers at the main station. Moving the tram lines underground created a more attractive plaza and allowed for an increase in numbers of people using the site.<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-130844 noopener noreferrer"href=/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-6.jpg#main target=_blank> <img alt="Graz Local Transport Hub"class="alignnone size-large wp-image-130844"sizes="(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px"srcset="https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-6-520x242.jpg 520w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-6-250x116.jpg 250w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-6.jpg 900w"height=242 loading=lazy src=https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-6-520x242.jpg width=520> </a> <br> <span class=imagecredit> image : Helmut Pierer, Graz </span><p>The stop is open to the sky above the lines, with covered waiting areas. This allows natural light to illuminate the platforms and provides ventilation and an uninterrupted view to the exterior. The angled and structured surface makes the station seem to have been ‘cut’ from the ground, with these cuts extending onto the surface of the plaza. The most significant element of the redesign is the covering of the plaza – an oval, ringshaped disk that provides a ring of shelter to the station concourse and bus stops.<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-130842 noopener noreferrer"href=/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-2.jpg#main target=_blank> <img alt="Graz Local Transport Hub"class="alignnone size-large wp-image-130842"sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px"srcset="https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-2-402x400.jpg 402w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-2-250x248.jpg 250w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-2-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-2.jpg 900w"height=400 loading=lazy src=https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-2-402x400.jpg width=402> </a> <br> <span class=imagecredit> image : Helmut Pierer, Graz </span><p>It is called ‘Golden Eye’ by the people of Graz. The pavement and the movements of the passers‐by are reflected on the underside of the roof, like a film that has been turned on its head. The station’s stripe pattern extends over the paving at plaza level, and shades into differently designed green zones, by landscape architects 3zu0.<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-130841 noopener noreferrer"href=/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-4.jpg#main target=_blank> <img alt="Graz Local Transport Hub"class="alignnone size-large wp-image-130841"sizes="(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px"srcset="https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-4-520x369.jpg 520w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-4-250x177.jpg 250w, https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-4.jpg 900w"height=369 loading=lazy src=https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/graz-local-transport-hub-austria-n280514-4-520x369.jpg width=520> </a> <br> <span class=imagecredit> image : Raphael Friedlmayer, Wien </span><p>The redesign of the plaza at Graz Main Station is already creating a positive visual impact and is acting as a trigger for the further development of the area.<p><i> Graz Local Transport Hub images / information authorised by Zechner & Zechner </i><p><a href=/architects/zechner-zechner> Graz Local Transport Hub </a> architect : Zechner & Zechner<p>Location: Graz, Austria, central Europe<h3>Architecture in Austria</h3><p><strong> Contemporary Architecture in Austria </strong><p><a href=/austrian-architecture> Austrian Architecture </a><p><a href=/bus-stations> Bus Stations </a> + <a href=/railway-stations> Railway Stations </a><p><a href=/austria/graz-buildings> Graz Buildings </a><p><a href=/austrian-buildings> Austrian Buildings </a><p><a href=/austria/austrian-architect> Austrian Architect </a><p><a href=/austria/tyrol-building> Austrian building </a> : Tyrol<p>Comments / photos for this <i> Graz Local Transport Hub </i> page welcome<p><a rel="follow noopener noreferrer"href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture target=_blank> Architecture </a></div><footer class=entry-meta><a class=entry-date href=https://www.e-architect.com/austria/graz-local-transport-hub-austria> December 12, 2016 </a> in <a rel="category tag"href=https://www.e-architect.com/section/austria> Austria architecture designs </a> . 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