Project:
Rizhskaya metro station

Category:
Best Implemented Interior Design Project for Public Space

About the project (provided by the applicant):
The new station serves as a transfer hub for the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya line and passengers arriving at the Rizhsky railway station. The interior design is centered around the image of an arch or gate, a symbolic nod to the area's historical significance. In the olden days, the gates to Moscow were located near the modern-day Rizhsky railway station, marking the city's entrance. This historical continuity is reflected in the 16 stainless steel arches, each up to 4 meters high, that adorn the station's vestibule and platform. Arranged sequentially, the arches form a gallery-like effect.

To enhance functionality, the station features lighting that alerts passengers wearing headphones when a train is approaching. The station is finished with classic granite, while the track walls retain their original design, visually linking Rizhskaya with other stations on the Big Circle Line.

Location:
Moscow, Russia

Project implementation year:
2023

Project website:
https://blank.su/project/rizhskaya-metro-station


Applicant and author of the project:
Alena Panfilova-Korsakova, architect

Project status:
Implemented