‘ourense AVE station’ by foster + partners, galicia, spain all images © foster + partners

london-based international practice foster + partners have received the commission for ‘ourense AVE station’, a high-speed train station in galicia, spain. this joint venture with engineers G.O.C. and cabanelas castelo architects will merge transportation infrastructure and a public park creating pedestrian links between the divided city district. the station will be located above a parking area and bus station, also traversing the tracks below. extending directly from the station, the green space shall connect the streets barrio del puente to barrio veintiuno. a formal network of pathways intersected with pools of water will echo the established urban grid and existing entities.

a series of arcing lightweight roofs shelter the platforms while linear voids between each unit introduces natural light which will reflect downward due to the reflective underside of the canopy. enclosed with transparent and glazed facades, transient visitors will have views to the mountains beyond.

foster + partners: ourense AVE station approach to the station

‘we are delighted to have been selected for our integrated design, which brings together high-speed rail and bus stations with a major new public space for the city.we look forward to working with adif and the city of ourense as the project develops.’ – nigel dancey, senior partner at foster + partners

foster + partners: ourense AVE station entrance to station

foster + partners: ourense AVE station section perspective

foster + partners: ourense AVE station site plan