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Lelylaan: city entrance for Nieuw-West

Amsterdam Lelylaan Station is more than just a station: it is a strategic public transport hub and the main city entrance for Nieuw-West, West and the region towards Schiphol. It is centrally located along Cornelis Lelylaan and connects surrounding neighbourhoods via train, metro, tram, bus, cycle paths and footpaths. This unique position makes the area essential for the accessibility of the city and a key location for future area development and housing construction in Nieuw-West.

A place that works for everyone

The renovation of Lelylaan station is one of the most radical renovation projects of public transport hubs in Amsterdam. With growing passenger flows, substantial housing challenges and a diverse urban programme, the area is ready for a new generation of public transport, mobility and recreational space. The renovation includes:

• A new station building with clear wayfinding and a strong focus on social safety
• Safe, legible passenger routes connecting all modes of transport
• High-quality bike parking facilities, both integrated within the station and at ground level
• A revitalised public realm with new squares and improved connections
• Stronger links to surrounding neighbourhoods, including Overtoomse Veld and Slotervaart

The design focuses explicitly on what the renovation means for the neighbourhood: a better overview, improved lighting, new comfort, stronger connections with surrounding neighbourhoods and an attractive, safe city entrance.

Integrated strength

The design team at Haskoning and VenhoevenCS combines a distinctive architectural vision with solid technical and process expertise, supported by station specialists from design agency Gateways. Interventions in the public transport hub have an impact on the spatial quality of the urban landscape as a whole. That is why VenhoevenCS has adopted a design approach that focuses on light, clarity and the experiential value, enabling the station to function as a fully-fledged urban space. The social safety and spatial experience of both travellers and casual passers-by play an important role in the design process. Haskoning ensures that this vision actually works: technically feasible, safe, logically phased and fully integrated with all modes of transport – from walking to cycling, tram, metro, train or bus.

Digital power for supported choices

Digital tools such as 3D visualisations, VR and BIM are used to make the design transparent for professionals, local residents and other stakeholders. The result is a design that is not only ambitious and urban, but also practical, supported by the community and future-proof.