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15.07.2019

Rentalite delivers 1500 fixtures for new parking at Mechelen station in Belgium

At the station in Mechelen, a major projects started in 2013 that will take ten years. A major parking garage for 2,000 cars is constructed and the station will also be renewed.
The design of Salvatore Bono for the new station complex of Mechelen focuses on the traveler, the resident, the passerby, the employee and the enjoyer. Unlike traditional stations, this design flows into the public space, making the station an open courtyard.

The project location and the environment have a complex infrastructure, surrounded by green areas, a watercourse, historical relics, residential areas and an industrial workshop. These elements have been decisive for the design of Salvatore Bono. Objective of client Euro Immo Star is to stop the station from being the terminus of Mechelen, but to function as the link between the historic and the future city.

Arc shape
The station building is inspired by the Vierdendeelbruggen over the Leuven Vaart. The arch shape of these protected monuments has been extended in the roof of the station. The space under the tracks is not only an underpass but is intended as a public courtyard. The floor in this room is hilly in some places. This creates cozy spots.

Platforms
The platforms have been set up as urban terraces, except the areas for boarding and disembarking. Warm materials ensure that the rooms do not feel functional. The ceiling of the platform roof consists of sustainable types of wood, the floor is made of natural stone. The undulating platform roof provides natural light.

Interaction
To make the station part of the city, there must be a direct interaction with the environment. This implies a further urban densification around the stations, with numerous cultural, commercial residential and other activities.

Parking
A new underground parking garage has been realized for 2000 cars. Because the parking garage had to be as green as possible, the most energy-efficient LED lighting from Rentalite was chosen. Rentalite has supplied 1500 luminaires, all of which are equipped with a DALI driver for efficient dimming. The luminaires are equipped with plug & play connectors for easy assembly in lines in the garage.