Santiago Calatrava designs new railway station in Mons, Belgium; dragonfly-shaped silhouette

Calatrava’s signature styleNew railway station in Mons (BE)

Calatrava’s signature style New railway station in Mons (BE)

The new railway station in Mons, Belgium, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, is a real eye-catcher. Geberit products ensure smooth operation in the sanitary facilities.

Its shape is reminiscent of a dragonfly, its wings spanning the tracks. But it is not only from a bird’s-eye view that the new railway station in Mons, Belgium, is highly recognisable : from the front, the new building with its sloping glass roof resembles a sculpture – and inside, the 165-metre-long walkway with its ribbed steel structure made of wood and plenty of glass looks like the skeleton of a gigantic creature.

What is now a public transport hub was originally planned as a bridge to connect the north-western suburbs with the historic centre, located south-east of the railway tracks, within walking distance. Now, covered walkways lead passengers via lifts, stairs and escalators directly to the platforms, the bus station and the taxi ranks.

The complex, covering a total area of approximately 5,600 square metres, also houses office and retail space .

Behind the scenes, high-performance systems from Geberit ensure the station runs smoothly . Robust PE piping systems provide reliable roof drainage for large volumes of rainwater.

In the sanitary areas, Geberit solutions such as toilets, flush plates, washbasins and urinals ensure high hygiene standards and low maintenance requirements .

Geberit products used in the project

Geberit Sigma01 and Sigma10 actuator plates

Geberit ONE, Renova and Renova Comfort Square toilets

Geberit Illuminated Mirror Option Plus

Geberit HDPE is suitable for a wide range of drainage applications in technical building systems and industry thanks to its shockproof properties and resistance to chemicals.

Geberit Duofix, the self-supporting pre-wall element for drywall construction, makes the installation of all sanitary appliances easy.

Actuator plates for WCs & urinals

Geberit flush plates and cover plates don’t just look great, they also feature versatile functions.

Geberit offers everything for your WC from a single source. From rimless WCs and flush plates in various designs through to cisterns and toilet seats.

Geberit ONE offers a wide range of options for designing bathrooms that are aesthetically and functionally convincing. Functional design for a better quality of life.

Designed for both private and public use, Geberit washbasin taps combine timeless aesthetics with outstanding functionality.

Full flexibility and particularly easy maintenance with perfectly coordinated ceramic appliances, urinal flush controls, traps, partition walls and cover plates.

Geberit washbasins are available in a variety of shapes and designs. So whether you prefer round, square, oval or a mini handrinse basin for the guest WC, we’ve got it covered.

Illuminated mirrors and mirror cabinets are real eye-catchers in the bathroom. The Option bathroom series offers a comprehensive selection with soft and pleasant lighting for your daily bathroom routine.

Mirror cabinets and illuminated mirrors from Geberit set the scene in the bathroom and provide optimum lighting for different requirements at all times.

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New railway station in Mons (BE)

This imposing appearance is typical of Santiago Calatrava’s buildings . After completing his engineering studies, the Spanish-Swiss architect specialised in the construction of unique bridges and station buildings that have become architectural landmarks. The new building in Mons also bears his signature. What is now a public transport hub was originally planned as a bridge to connect the north-western suburbs with the historic centre, located south-east of the railway tracks, within walking distance. Now, covered walkways lead passengers via lifts, stairs and escalators directly to the platforms, the bus station and the taxi ranks. The complex, covering a total area of approximately 5,600 square metres, also houses office and retail space .

Behind the scenes, high-performance systems from Geberit ensure the station runs smoothly . Robust PE piping systems provide reliable roof drainage for large volumes of rainwater. In the sanitary areas, Geberit solutions such as toilets, flush plates, washbasins and urinals ensure high hygiene standards and low maintenance requirements .

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Client: SNCB, SRWT Architecture: Santiago Calatrava Completion: 2024

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Whether it’s spectacular hotels, skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, or exclusive designer villas – innovative Geberit products and solutions are used in projects around the world. In our eVIEW newsletter, we highlight the most exciting projects. Get inspired – and receive selected architectural highlights straight to your inbox three times a year.