P H A S E T W O : V I A D U C T

P H A S E 2 : V I A D U C T

A C C E S S

Because the slope of the viaduct is too steep to access the building on level two, a new access needs to be provided. We chose the most western side of the viaduct for this access point. As a result of a new street, leading to the thurn & taxis site, a part of the viaduct is broken down on this part anyway. (see planned context page 18). Because of this a new space takes shape between EXTRA and the Be.here (building next to it). The access becomes an open square, connected to this new street. By making the new street car-free, the two vibrant areas are easily accessible by foot or by bike.

A wide and open staircase on the square leads the visitor to the top of the viaduct. Two new elevators are also added to the west facade which is connected with the wide

storage hallway on level 2. The small elevator can be used for visitors to go up while phase 3, 4 and 5 are still in progress. The other, bigger, elevator is wide enough for building materials of a rather large scale to enter the building. This way materials can easily be transported from street level to level two. After completion the goods elevator will serve as a bicycle elevator.