Tulum Train Station, Mexico
The Mexico City-based architecture firm AIDIA STUDIO reveals the design for Tulum Train Station, planned to be built on the Tren Maya railway line in Mexico. The station sits in the beach resort of Tulum, in the Mexican Caribbean. The station is part of Tren Maya, a plan to build a 1,525-kilometre intercity railway across the Yucatan Peninsula.
One of the key elements in design was to minimize the footprint of the station, so after exploring different spatial configurations, an eye-shaped footprint, widest at the center, where the main functions converge, seemed the most efficient use of space. Another key priority during the design process was the user experience, ease of mobility, orientation, and the presence of natural light. The linear configuration of the station and the symmetry intuitively navigate users toward the center of the station.
The roof structure is a steel gridshell cladded with Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC) panels on the top and laminated wood panels below. The resulting motives on both outer and inner sides are reminiscent of Mayan traditional geometrical patterns; symmetry, geometrical alignment, and the use of limestone are all constant treats in Mayan architecture.
The roof is highest in the middle to accommodate a second level of shops and restaurants on a mezzanine level over the railway lines and platforms. The aerodynamic geometry of the roof promotes the suctioning of the ocean breeze and funnels it through the station. This is key to creating a comfortable atmosphere for users without the need for mechanical ventilation.
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