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    Puerta del Sol Commuter train station

Puerta del Sol Commuter train station

DESCRIPTION

In this spectacular station, with more than 7,500 square meters, will meet the users of three Metro lines and two suburban lines, which has an stimated of 20,000 passenger walking through its corridors in each rush hour.

The walls of the Underground has a length of 207 meters which are covering with highlights colors such as copper brown and metallic gray, while in the hallways are stacked materials like Alcantara Atlantic®, Alcantara Black® and Alcantara Iridium® which will use to cover floors, staircases and other elements. This one, with its 6 basement levels, has a height equivalent to a nine floors building, seven if are deducted the two Suburban platform. For many people, after the opening, this station will become the attraction point, in special for tourists.

For the interior design. Antonio Fernández Alba, Academic of Fine Arts and the Spanish Language, works together with the Ministry of Public works to create an appearance of museum in the facilities. The design includes a copy of the clock from “Puerta del Sol”, the same which crown the square on the surface, being the focus of many eyes throughout the year.

PROJECT PASSPORT

  • Project: Puerta del Sol commuter train station
  • Location: Madrid, Spain
  • Promotors: Ministry of Public Works / Comunity of Madrid
  • Architect: Antonio Fdez. Alba
  • Contractor: FCC Construcción

 

Alcantara Black®, Alcantara Atlantic® and Alcantara Iridium® pieces with polish and flamed finished as description and works requirements:

Qty. Uts. Description
75,350 Sqft. of Alcantara Atlantic® tiles of 60x40x2 cm.
8,395 Sqft. of Alcantara Black® tiles of 60x40x2 cm. with a special marked for handicap people.
1.24 Miles of stairs made it with Alcantara Atlantic®
1.43 Miles of skirtings made it with Alcantara Black®
1,642 Ft. of platform edge made it with Alcantara Black® of 80x40x4 cm.
492 Ft. of moldel pieces for access entrances made it with Alcantara Black® and Alcantara Iridium®
250 Units of Alcantara Black® tiles of 40x40x2 cm. with a special marked for handicap people.

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This replica will be placed in the large hall of 30 meters height. where also lies the ruins of the Church “La Iglesia del Buen Suceso”, the same which forced to stop working for nearly a year, for its recovery. Thru a protective glass, the travelers can see, nine stone blocks, including cannonballs embedded, weighing 155 tons. which are located in the station, in one of the sides, near to the main entrance, between Alcala and San Jerónimo street. therefore, almost where were found, under the famous and iconic Tio Pepe sing, under, where in that day the church “La Iglesia del Buen Suceso” was built.

There will be other access. The present Metro entrance located in Montera street is being replaced by two others, that will leads to pedestrians to both services, Metro and Suburban, the same will happen with the entrance located next to Carretas street. and the opposite to the entrance located between Mayor and Arenal street, which only allow access to Metro de Madrid service.

This underground, unique in the world by its character, was created to keep its natural light inside, but to avoid falling objects, accidents, and provide greater security and confidence to travelers, will be installed a lighting wich diffuses the light to the ground and surroundings. The lighting will be apply on the top level of the extensive and long area, taking the attention and attraction of travelers, this level also consists of various access ramps, staircase, elevators and five sets of mechanic stairs, which are located on the sides of each level, facilitating to passengers a quick and easy access to its trains and different destinations. These stairs are already placed, such as the many others things that are positioned to connect the six heights in the lobby. The first three, such as we knew, have been built as an extension of the existing halls of Metro de Sol, which, therefore, will be extended through the stores area.

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Check wikipedia for a brief history of Puerta del Sol . Check also wikipedia if you are curious about the history of Metro de Madrid . In both cases there are much more information available in Spanish. You can also check this news at FCC Construcion website. Other news about this topic available at Mintra and Metro de Madrid . News related about awards can be found here.

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