Arnhem Central Masterplan

Arnhem, The Netherlands, 2015

Arnhem Central is a large urban plan development that consists of diverse programmes which together form one vibrant transport hub. This cluster forms one of the main thresholds into Arnhem. To ensure a lively station area throughout the whole day, we incorporated a carefully considered mix of programmes including shops, offices, housing and a cinema complex.

UNStudio developed the overall masterplan of the station area as well as the individual components. These include, among others, the transfer hall, train platforms, Park and Rijn Towers, car and bicycle parking, the Willems Tunnel and a bus terminal.

The compact stacking of programmes enabled triple ground use. Passenger flows for six different modes of transport are organised by the central transfer terminal. Here, a large twisting central column enables a day lit, open hall that forms the heart of the station and guides foot, bicycle, car, bus, trolley-bus and train traffic along its way.

Client 
ProRail, Ministry of Infrastructure & the Environment, the Municipality of Arnhem
Delegated principal: ProRail

Location
Stationsplein 38, Arnhem, The Netherlands

Building surface
ca. 160,000 m² (GFA)

Building site
ca. 40,000 m²
Including transfer hall (station): 21,750 m², Underground parking: 44,000 m²,

Bus terminal: 7,500 m², Two office towers: 21,800 m², Public spaces: 45,000 m²

Programme
Masterplan, Transfer hall, Underground parking, Bus terminal, Two office towers,

Bicycle storage, Railway platforms 

Status
Completed