Beijing South Station - exterior

This station was made for the Beijing Olympics in 2008 and houses not only 4 subway platforms but also high-speed trains, express trains and inter-city trains, making it one of the most important stations in the region. Its massive proportions presented a programmatic challenge which was addressed by designing simple circulations under a clean architectural structure, all heavily user-oriented to make the traveler's experience fluid and faster. The project's heavy influx, location and oval shape allowed the station to become both a symbolic and literal gate to the city.