The design by Ingenhoven Architects proposes a strong image for the new train station complex that should become an ‘icon’ for the city of Bologna.

The strong image is noticeable both from the city side and from the train platforms area. The new icon will work as a landmark for the people that arrive but also for the people that simply pass trough Bologna.

The foundations of the strong image are two: the unique striped roof and the widespread presence of the natural light. The light is treated as a constant value; value that is not susceptible from the style of the moment.

The control of the natural light guarantees a lasting architecture and atmosphere. The natural light is also considered as a fundamental element that unified the new complex building in its environment, exposing them to the same atmospheric changes.