Arnhem Central

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Arnhem Central

2001-2006

Organising travel with a single twist

Arnhem Central Station boldly reimagined how cities connect and how people move between them. Positioned at the intersection of six major transport networks, the transfer hub merges a bus terminal, train station and a host of other urban functions into a seamless, dynamic whole. This is not just a station; it’s a vibrant urban ecosystem where mobility, architecture, and public life converge.

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The scale and complexity of Arnhem Central demanded an innovative approach. UNS employed its ‘Deep Planning’ methodology, a process that fuses time, user movement, and programmatic needs into a unified system. This approach allowed the station to evolve into a hybrid space where different functions coexist under a continuous roof structure, creating one of the most significant gateways into Arnhem.

The station’s regional importance is amplified by its seamless connections to the city and its multi-modal transport systems. Data analysis revealed that most users would rely on a combination of transport modes rather than trains alone. This insight drove the design to prioritise the full spectrum of public transportation, ensuring the station serves as a true urban connector rather than a standalone railway facility.

The station’s geometry was meticulously crafted to unify its various levels into a single, continuous surface. This load-bearing ‘twist’ transforms the spaces at every scale, from the intimate to the monumental. The result is a fluid, interconnected environment that embodies the future of urban mobility.

Arnhem Central Station is a powerful vision of innovation, seamless integration and urban transformation, setting the standard for multi-modal travel.