A brief history of the rise, fall, and resurrection of train station architecture and the challenges it faces today Over the last two centuries, one of the most pivotal influencers of Midwestern architecture has been rail transit. Many of our most prominent cities still revere the grand train stations that celebrate the glory of the […]
Oak Park Avenue Metra Train Station
Train Station Architecture: Enriching the Civic Landscape
The right architectural design can make the contemporary train station so much more than a place to wait. Every day, hundreds of thousands of commuters across the nation drift through train stations to catch a ride to work. Despite the growing popularity of commuter services, many train stations are in a sorry state of disrepair. […]
Train Station Translation: Richardsonian Romanesque Architecture
Strength and simplicity at the heart of monumental style inspired by 11th century European architecture In the 19th century, renowned American architect Henry Hobson Richardson developed a style influenced by the Romanesque architecture of 11th century Europe. The Richardsonian Romanesque style created a strong civic impression for facilities that play an important public role. Examples […]
