FFS STATION
DISTRICT
LOCARNO
SWITZERLAND, 2009
TRANSPORT
PR–385
The FFS Locarno–Muralto station project reorganizes a site of more than 25,000 m² located in the heart of the city, between several major heritage elements such as the Grand Hotel, the historic station building and the San Vittore church.
GALLERY
016
PROGRAM
The development of the new FFS station district is centered around a 22,000 m² multimodal transport hub connecting the FFS national rail network station, the FART regional rail station, and a bus station. The project also includes 6,500 m² of housing and services, a 7,500 m² hotel, a 4,000 m² retail area, and an 8,000 m² convention center with a capacity of up to 750 people, featuring exhibition spaces, meeting rooms, a lounge, and a panoramic rooftop for outdoor events. The complex is further enhanced by 15,000 m² of public spaces, a 9,500 m² three-level parking garage (350 spaces), and 1,500 m² of logistics space.
DETAIL
Situation
Municipio Muralto, Locarno, Switzerland
Year
2009
Status
International competition, winning project, no follow-up
Site area
25 000 m²
Built surface
57 500 m²
Client
Chemins de fer fédéraux suisses (CFF), City of Muralto, Locarno
Client
Dominique Perrault Architecte
Engineering office
AI Engineering, CITEC Ingénieurs Conseils SA, Gabriel Choukroun / Yves Krawczyk
DESCRIPTION
The project aims to transform this strategic location into a new urban hub, capable of connecting different neighborhoods and revitalizing the entire city. Covering the railway tracks allows for the creation of a vast public terrace overlooking Lake Maggiore, entirely pedestrianized and accessible at all times.
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This unifying space connects the East and West, North and South districts via a continuous pathway. Three promenades structure the terrace: an urban promenade lined with cafes and shops, a green promenade punctuated by gardens, and a wooden walkway opening onto the lake, suitable for events and festivals. The project also includes shopping arcades linking the city to the FFS and FART train stations, a modular convention center whose accessible rooftop transforms into a panoramic space and event venue, and a hotel facing the lake and mountains. Through the integration of these facilities, the new station district becomes a major public space and a true urban catalyst for Locarno and Muralto.
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