GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE
Zwolle is known as a city with an abundance of bicycles and so accessibility for cyclists is a high priority . In 2018 , the city decided to redesign the train station square to allow travelers to bike to and from the station as comfortably as possible . From the beginning of the design process of the underground bicycle parking , our goal was to implement natural elements into the entrance areas on the station square . We figured that the most logical way to create a natural feel would be to extend the greenery from the station square to the underground parking garage . This resulted in a unique entrance that has been integrated into the
total design of the square . The spacious and green entrance allows plenty of daylight to reach the underground level and creates an open and safe feeling for cyclists . At a second entrance , a water wall has been created along the stairs that shows how rainwater collected from the square is being stored . The water that cascades down the wall is collected and stored in a circular water system that can be used for the irrigation of the sloping garden during dry periods .
At PosadMaxwan , we always try to look beyond the conventional ways of reorganizing public spaces because we believe that as urban
designers , we can contribute to creating more beautiful and liveable cities . The innovative design in Zwolle allows anyone to experience nature in the city during an ordinary daily routine like parking a bike – even while underground !
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