Using the train station as an exemplary urban object, this project takes a deliberate reset on how such spaces are perceived. Through qualitative research and synthesis, I explored everyday behaviors across day and night to uncover new perspectives on mobility, use and future potential.

New Perspectives

RESEARCH STUDY

Using the train station as an exemplary urban object, this project takes a deliberate reset on how such spaces are perceived. Through qualitative research and synthesis, I explored everyday behaviors across day and night to uncover new perspectives on mobility, use and future potential.

New Perspectives

RESEARCH STUDY

FIELD STUDY

FIELD STUDY

Observations, interviews and situational insights on-site

Observations, interviews and situational insights on-site

CULTURAL PROBES

CULTURAL PROBES

Self-documented everyday observations collected from participants in their own contexts

Self-documented everyday observations collected from participants in their own contexts

SYNTHESIS

SYNTHESIS

Patterns and Themes

User Groups & Needs

Day / Night Dynamics

Defining the core challenges

EXPLORATORY

Speculative Futures

New Mobility

Shared mobility hubs, open systems, and repair stations—designed to keep urban movement seamless, resilient, and sustainable. A vision for the future where mobility is interconnected and accessible for all.

Digital Transformation

In a fully connected world, the station will become more than just a physical space—it will blend with digital technology to offer new experiences. It will become a dynamic place where the physical and digital worlds meet, adding value to every traveler’s experience.

Placemaking

Reimagining station spaces as vibrant community hubs: places where people gather, connect, and engage. These areas become attractions in themselves, offering urban activities, spaces for communication, and venues for entertainment.

2022

2022

If you’re interested in a deeper exploration of the history of train stations and how they might evolve in the future, feel free to check out this section of my thesis.

Open Documentation

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