The Póvoa de Varzim Transport Coordination Centre undergoes a comprehensive renovation, led by the Pitagoras Group, focusing on both programmatic and constructive enhancements.
A Programmatic Shift
The rehabilitation project addresses the evolving role of the transport coordination center within the city’s mobility strategy, emphasizing the growing significance of collective transport. A functional reorganization of the building prioritizes user and operator needs, with redesigned accesses and routes to ensure accessibility for all, including those with reduced mobility.
Introducing New Facilities
In line with its expanded role, new facilities, such as the city’s traffic and mobility control center, are incorporated into the program. These additions aim to enhance the center’s dynamism and public importance, reflecting its evolving functions within the urban landscape.
Centralized User Experience
The central volume of the building now serves as a hub for all transport coordination center users, featuring a unified entrance. This area accommodates operator sales points, a taxi rank, commercial spaces, a cafeteria, waiting areas, and sanitary facilities, providing a comfortable and convenient experience for visitors.
Opening to the City
A key aspect of the renovation involves redesigning the public space in front of the building to integrate it more seamlessly with the urban fabric. The goal is to create a vibrant public space that encourages both transit and lingering, with provisions for bicycle parking to promote sustainable modes of transport.
Enhanced Exterior Infrastructure
The exterior area facing the passengers’ waiting area undergoes significant reorganization, including the creation of a new car park with exclusive access and electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, the bus area features streamlined entrances and exits with full access control, optimizing traffic flow and passenger experience.
In essence, the renovation of the Póvoa de Varzim Transport Coordination Centre represents a holistic approach to urban revitalization, marrying functional improvements with a reimagined public realm, ultimately enhancing the city’s mobility infrastructure and user experience.
