Structure/Materials
The cantilevering steel structure on composite concrete columns follows the characteristics of this high technology train system. Continuos steel frames support the glass and metal facade as well as the platform glass floor and the widely overhanging stressed-skin-metal roof. The ends of the stations are marked by point-held-glazing facades.

Brief
This project aims at developing a type of station that fulfills requirements of the Transrapid train providing an appropriate architectural image and a representative "address" for the system. It will create an efficient connection of existing local and long distance transportation system, other train systems and individual road traffic. Friendly customer service, and use and perception characterization as the "station of convenience". Construction and operations will be economical.

A simple shell structure, methodology construction and the choice of materials define the image. The stations express their structures and materials visibly in order to emphasize "engineering and performance" instead of "design and styling".

Although six separate stations are proposed, the typical station consists of three parts; the platform roof and integrated glass wall; the distribution level with its access to existing tracks, other transportation systems, and the road, and the Transrapid Train itself. The dynamic element of change and the alterations at each locations are intentionally expressed and integrated. Together with the fixed elements of the station the train structure, the architecture unites and completes system.

The inner space of the distribution level expose two dominant underbellies under the track beams which anticipate the upcoming speed of more than 300 mph.