Santiago Calatrava, one of the most aspiring architects of our time, has always been my idol since first year. His works has always been recommended and notably well known especially in terms of structures. This is because he infuses basic bioanatomy structures with building structures that we see today. One of his works that I will now show to you guys is the extension of the STADELHOFEN RAILWAY STATION, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND. As part of the local railway network, Stadelhofen Station must accommodate the heavy traffic increase expected in the next few years. Therefore, a third track is being added, along with an adjacent trackless platform. The main structural components are the protective walll, which is set back from the platforms, the gallery which covers the railway on the side nearset the mountain, the newly erected bridge connections, and a retail level which acts as an underpass to the intermediate track. The duality of the mountain and the valley, which arises from the positioning of the railway line, is emphasized by the structural elements in between, with light steel bridges connecting both areas. The remaining elements of the station, the roofs above the tracks and the canopies are organized to convey the greatest possible unity.
 

the railway track and also the main structure supporting the upper floor