Reg.Nr. 2000/NL/01

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
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.