{"id":21383,"date":"2025-10-21T15:53:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gerberarchitekten.de\/?p=21383"},"modified":"2025-10-21T15:53:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:53:07","slug":"gerber-architekten-realizes-one-of-the-four-iconic-stations-in-riyadh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gerberarchitekten.de\/en\/gerber-architekten-realizes-one-of-the-four-iconic-stations-in-riyadh\/","title":{"rendered":"Gerber Architekten Realizes One of the Four Iconic Stations in Riyadh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Transfer Station 1B3\/2B2 Riyadh\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1129175494?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Riyadh\u2019s metro system, one of the largest metro projects in the world, commenced operations in 2025. The network of six metro lines connects key locations such as King Khalid International Airport and the King Abdullah Financial District. Among the four central Iconic Stations is the STC Station, designed by Gerber Architekten. With the metro now operational, Riyadh boasts a modern urban transit system that improves mobility and sustainably enhances the city\u2019s quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The STC Station combines functionality with architectural distinction: generously sized light courts channel daylight up to 30 meters underground, creating bright, easily navigable spaces. The architectural design draws inspiration from the striking rock strata of the steep slopes surrounding Riyadh. The station appears as a floating rock slab lifted from the ground, making a bold statement within the dense urban fabric. 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