Gangxia North Station
The AREP group is putting the spotlight on natural light with the renovation of the underground station at Gangxia North.
In China, Gangxia North station is a strategic interchange for the Shenzhen metro, connecting lines 2, 10, 11 and 14. Covering an area of 220,000 m², it is 60% larger than the neighbouring Futian intermodal station, making it one of the largest underground infrastructures in the country.
At the heart of its design, a spectacular atrium dubbed the ‘Eye of Shenzhen’ immediately catches the eye. Inspired by Fermat’s spiral, this monumental dome opens onto a circular glass roof that bathes the space in natural light, breaking with the usual austerity of underground stations.
Majestic columns support the structure, giving the whole an almost cathedral-like solemnity. This immersive architecture aims to offer travellers a unique sensory experience, transforming the simple act of transit into a true aesthetic interlude.
True to our commitment to building a post-carbon future, our teams have designed a space that combines environmental performance with user comfort. The generous supply of natural light reduces energy requirements, while the organisation of the volumes promotes fluidity of movement and well-being.
Gangxia North thus embodies a new generation of transport infrastructure, where innovation, sustainability and quality of the user experience come together with elegance.
Gangxia Nord incarne ainsi une nouvelle génération d’infrastructures de transport, où innovation, durabilité et qualité de l’expérience utilisateur se rejoignent avec élégance.
