Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados

Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Exterior PhotographyFortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Exterior PhotographyFortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Exterior PhotographyFortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Exterior PhotographyFortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - More Images+ 37

  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  114183 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Pedro Mascaro
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Arkos, Deca, Docolo, Dânica, Eliane
  • Lead Architect: Daniel Hopf Fernandes
More SpecsLess Specs
Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Exterior Photography
© Pedro Mascaro

Text description provided by the architects. Design for METROFOR - Fortaleza Metro, with nine stations of the Parangaba-Mucuripe line that has an overground track. This extension has three main typologies.

Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Exterior Photography
© Pedro Mascaro
Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Image 37 of 42
Papicu - Longitudinal section

The Parangaba Station, connecting with the South Line is an elevated station of different architectural features of the current station- in concrete and platforms on the sides - is modern with materials that enable transparency and a sensation of lightness. The cover and its envelope are composed of steel frames, which support and bear a brise-soleils system also metal, which softness the light in the platform, and an industrial tile with thermal insulation.

Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Interior Photography, Stairs, Handrail
© Pedro Mascaro
Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Interior Photography, Beam
© Pedro Mascaro
Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Image 35 of 42
Papicu - Platform Plan
Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Interior Photography, Stairs
© Pedro Mascaro
Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Exterior Photography
© Pedro Mascaro

The Papicu station, overground typology, received the solution in footbridges with access through a mezzanine, being in connection with the Papicu Bus Terminal and connected to the future East station.

Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Exterior Photography
© Pedro Mascaro
Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Image 38 of 42
Papicu - Cross section
Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Exterior Photography
© Pedro Mascaro

The other stations, as overground type, and in order to obtain a reduction in deployment costs and decrease the problem of expropriations, the access is direct on the same level. All proposals stations, are noted for promoting the use of natural light of the city and rely on materials that soften the impact of high local temperatures.

Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados - Exterior Photography
© Pedro Mascaro

Project gallery

See allShow less

Project location

Address:Fortaleza - Ceará, Brazil

Click to open map
Location to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.
About this office
Cite: "Fortaleza Subway Extension / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados" [Metrô de Fortaleza - Ramal Parangaba-Mucuripe / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados] 05 Jan 2021. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/954066/fortaleza-subway-extension-fernandes-arquitetos-associados> ISSN 0719-8884

© Pedro Mascaro

福塔雷萨地铁延伸线 / Fernandes Arquitetos Associados

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.