Station Area Södra Munksjön

“Next Jönköping” is Wingårdhs winning entry in the international competition for a new railway station area in Jönköping, Sweden. The new high-speed railroads between Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö will give Jönköping a crucial position, and a new urban district is expected to emerge around the new hub.

Twenty thousand new passengers every day, fourteen thousand residents and some eleven thousand workplaces make a good foundation for a vibrant urban life.
One can argue that the new station and its elevated track area cut the city off to the south. On the other hand, one can argue that the new station adds a pulse to city that is hard to oppose. We believe in the latter. The new station gives great many opportunities if used right.
The new Station is centered in the extension of Skeppsbrons main axis and walkway, Tallahovsesplanaden. Centering the station hall means putting cars, bikes and public transport out to the sides. The local public transport with Tram / BRT and city buses connect on the east side. The regional buses connect on the west side with the shortest possible distance to main routes. Taxis arrive on the north side and a car drop off with short time parking is located on the south side of the station.

The station hall is located on ground level, beneath the tracks and has simple and clear connections to all different modes of traffic.
The station hall links the north and south sides of the track corridor together. Elevators and escalators connect the station hall to the platform level and track area. On the platforms are smaller sheltered waiting areas.
The large roof protecting the platform level is constructed of glulaminated beams of large dimensions. Placed upon one another they form an uncomplicated and robust constructive system. This wooden structure is protected by a saw-tooth glass roof. South facing parts of the roof is used for an energy farm of solar panels, north facing parts lets daylight down.

Closest to the station, the landscape treatment is focused on functionality and clarity. All modes of transport, walking and cycling included, connects to the station in a natural way. The outside and inside surfaces connect seamlessly with a high level of accessibility and clear guidance routes. Arriving by train, it is easy and intuitive to find your connecting bus, tram or your bike.

Four tall buildings emphasize the urban spaces by the stations entrances.
The buildings positioned directly alongside the track area protect Skeppsbron from train noise.

The spaces below the tracks can be utilized for parking and shopping in hyper markets. This is a way to provide volume trade within an urban context. The building volumes, loading functions and parking use the space beneath the tracks.

Outside the functional zone the outdoor environment is designed to offer places to sit down and take a break between journeys, eat a lunch sandwich or just sit in the sun. South of the station is a new urban Station Park. The park has an ecological water theme with a large pond where rainwater from the station building and surrounding hard surfaces are led for delay and infiltration. The pond contains different species of plants that naturally purify the water. North of the station the environment is characterized by movement and effective changes between the different modes of transport. Rows of trees are planted between the taxi zone and bicycle path to emphasize and clarify the scale of the building.