Zaha Hadid Architects and A_Lab to design two new metro stations in Oslo

The Fornbuporten Station is defined by two distinctly designed entrances. At the north entrance is an oval canopy built over a community park, while the south entrance features a layered, orthogonal pavilion and public piazza. 

The contrasting geometric designs of the Fornbuporten Station entrances continue below ground to the platforms. “The entrance pavilions reflect the full spectrum of scattered light that varies with the changing Oslo sky throughout the day,” ZHA says. The station is illuminated by atmospheric lighting that fluctuates with the time of day, as a way to boost passengers' moods.

Fornebu Senter Station

“Inspired by Norway’s mountainous landscapes and fjords that have been eroded over millennia, the Fornebu Senter station’s design carves canyons and spaces for the flow of people,” ZHA says. The public plazas transform into entrances at both ends of the station where they can function as meeting places.

“People have been waiting for the Fornebubanen for a long time. The design of these stations will be crucial for the development of their locations," said Geir Haaversen, the founder and general manager of A_Lab.

“We look forward to collaborating with A_Lab on this important project,” said ZHA Project Directors Ludovico Lombardi and Daniel Fiser in a statement. “Together we aim to deliver the most accessible stations that will also enhance the public realm.”

As one of Oslo's largest infrastructure projects, construction of the Fornebubanen metro line will begin in 2020 and completion is currently slated for 2025.

Other ongoing projects from ZHA include the first phase of the Aljada Central Hub, the serpentine Napoli Afragola railway station in Italy, and their redevelopment of the Mercury Tower in Malta, to name a few.

All images courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects.