The concept is to emphasize the sites by seemingly extruding the ground upwards and then cutting into the surface to obtain access to the subterranean levels. Finally the area of intervention is delimited and indicated by a change of material.
As a result the entrance-object is sinuously curved, emphasizing its strong sculptural character and demanding its agency on the urban scale. The entrances are conceived as landmarks of the city of San Sebastian, leading users to recognize them as an inseparable part of the metro and the urban surroundings.
The white concrete structure is polished on its underside and covered with black hexagonal ceramic tiles on the outer face. These pieces are manufactured in different finishes. While rough textured ones are used for the pavement, the tiles gradually change to demi-matte, and finally enameled ones. The light softly illuminates the pixelated appearance of the curve and spreads to all directions generating expressive nuances of light.
Location: San Sebastian, Spain
Client: Euskal Trenbide Sarea, Department of Housing, Transport and Public Works of the Basque Government
Project: 2011
The entrances are conceived as landmarks of the city of San Sebastian, leading users to recognize them as an inseparable part of the metro and the urban surroundings.
