| City, Country | Nantes, France | |
| Year | 2015–2020 | |
| Client | SNCF Gare et connexions | |
| Architect | Rudy Ricciotti, Forma6 | |
| Services | Structural Engineering Façade Engineering |
|
| Facts | GFA: 12,500 m² | Surface area: 5,000 m² | |
The project involved transforming the two existing passenger buildings of the Nantes railway station (North and South) and creating a relatively transparent ‘mezzanine’ connecting them.
The project's main idea was an open-air station constructed over the tracks and incorporating shops and services. In addition, a multimodal exchange center improved access to the station for pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users. A large perforated concrete roof supported by a branch-shaped pillar covers the mezzanine. It creates an interesting shade and the impression of walking in a garden. Hence the station becomes the extension of the nearby Jardin des Plantes. The façades of the three buildings consist mainly of glass curtain walls, aluminum frames and siding.
The rights to the photographs go to : "Owner: SNCF Gares & Connexions; General contractor: Demathieu Bard; Architect: Rudy Ricciotti; Associate architect: Forma 6. Photographer: Olivier Amsellem."
