The new Wehrhahn underground rapid transit line in Düsseldorf

Design and construction document phase of the cast stone façade, from the idea to a certified construction method

The Wehrhahn underground rapid transit line in Düsseldorf runs north-to-south between two ramp structures and includes six subway stations over a total length of 3.4 km.

The approach for the design of the Wehrhahn line was based on a conception model of a continuous underground line that winds through the city, with a particular design theme for each station and with heightening of the achieved effect by specific design techniques. The underground railroad stations are widened on this line to create a tunnel that appears as special locations within the transportation network, without giving...

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