Railway Station Groningen
At the end of the 19th century, Isaac Gosschalk designed a vast and richly-decorated building in an eclectic style. It was based on a ground-plan drawn up by national railway engineers. In the 1960 , the building was modernized and essential parts of its interior were changed to ...
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Project details
Title: | Railway Station Groningen |
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Entr. year: | 2000 |
Result: | Medal |
Country: | Netherlands |
Town: | Groningen |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | industrial heritage |
Former use: | Railway Station |
Actual use: | Railway Station |
Built: | 19th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Isaac Gosschalk, Architect , IR. C.J.M. Tak, Architect (Delft - NL) |
The Jury's citation: | "For the sensitive and skilful restoration of the late 19th century railway station of Groningen to its original splendour and especially of the central hall with its rare papier-maché ceiling and tiled walls" |
GPS: | 53°12'39.3"N; 6°33'49.1"E |
Description:
At the end of the 19th century, Isaac Gosschalk designed a vast and richly-decorated building in an eclectic style. It was based on a ground-plan drawn up by national railway engineers. In the 1960 , the building was modernized and essential parts of its interior were changed to such an extent that they became unrecognizable. The once-proud main concourse wa reduced to a corridor. The current project restores the ground plan, the handsome concourse and the waiting rooms to their original state. An unique aspect of this project is the restoration of the papier stucco (papier maché) ceiling.
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