Train Station Martinsried
Martinsried
Name
Train Station Martinsried
Client
Municipality of Planegg
Program
Station
Location
Martinsried
Project
2022
Status
project
Parcel
–
Area
1.440 m2
Footprint
1.440 m2
We have been pondering the question: Where exactly do I arrive? And what kind of feeling should set in when you reach that place, wait there, or depart from it—and what does that tell us about the location, and about those who create it and their values? What kind of relationship does this new concept offer its users?
Martinsried—its “ried” etymologically linked to forest or clearing—already speaks to the splendid, original nature that fills its surroundings and campus. In other words: arriving into the greenery! Openness, fresh air, spaciousness, clarity, and a shift in perspective!
In our quest for clarity and unmistakability, we have carefully transformed the entire layout of the bus platform in accordance with these objectives: a place that now consolidates all functions in a crossing-free manner and, notably, positions them close to the elevator as well as both the escalator and fixed staircase leading to the subway, ensuring an unobstructed experience.
Project consortium with planning firm Dittrich mbH, Lichtlauf GmbH, stauss processform gmbh
Waiting Area The floor is zonally and directly illuminated by linear luminaires integrated flush with the ceiling. Optics with different beam angles allow for a range of lighting effects—from strip lighting to broad, area-wide illumination. The light color in the waiting area is warm white (approximately 2700 K) to create a cozy atmosphere. The gentle reflection of light from the bright floor surfaces subtly brightens the ceiling, making the space clearly defined, while the strip lighting accentuates the planted vertical surfaces and creates an inspiring lighting ambience.
Exterior / Entry Zones Linear lighting in the high roof areas illuminates the entry and exit zones adjacent to the buses. At the same time, the adjoining vertical roof surfaces are softly lit to emphasize the building’s overall presence from a distance. The light color in these areas is cool (approximately 3500–4000 K), providing a contrast to the warm interior. This lighting system can be designed to be dimmable and, for instance, operated at full power only during boarding and alighting (thus saving energy). Photovoltaic elements on the roof enable the cost-effective operation of the LED lighting.
The warm waiting area, with its wooden ceiling, is generously accented by linear skylights that flood the space with daylight and offer views of the sky; in the area of the arrival and distribution point at the exit to the subway, a full-width skylight marks the central focal point.
Regarding the Green Planning
In a regular rhythm, vertical “gardens” are arranged across the entire bus platform (see also the design concept). Soft stainless steel nets—with mesh sizes that gradually increase from bottom to top—provide robust, low-maintenance, blooming climbing plants in troughs with ample space to develop. This design gives the station a façade that changes with the seasons; insects and birds will take up residence and enrich the space with their sounds. In the four gaps between the bus stops, special plantings are envisioned that could be curated and specifically designed by the four partner cities—Bärenstein, Didcot, Klausen, and Meylan. The central roof section is extensively vegetated and also acts as a buffer for rainwater. The bicycle facilities to the north and south have been designed in an analogous manner.
Regarding Visual Communication / Orientation / Wayfinding System
The key to navigating the new bus station lies in its clear organization: everything is anchored to one central point—a crossroads from which all functions are immediately and seamlessly accessible, almost without the need for further explanation. Whether arriving via the subway stairs, the bus platform, or the bicycle areas, visitors will always find an information board suspended from the ceiling beneath a glass roof. This board is legible from all directions and provides additional guidance regarding the readily available services. Along all pathways, every function is clearly labeled, and the bus stops are unmistakably numbered, making them instantly recognizable both up close and from afar. All signage is V-shaped and angled, crafted from white powder-coated steel sheet.
