Chapter 02 The civic interior Kökline / Metro studies
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Station language / 01

Ornament carries the city

  1. Make the threshold ceremonial

    Turquoise vaults and brass lines turn arrival into a considered first step.

    Atmosphere Light before speed
  2. Let each station speak

    Stone, colour, and medallion give every platform its own civic address.

    Wayfinding One route, many voices
  3. Build detail to last

    Glazed tesserae, travertine, granite keep the register vivid after the rush.

    Material register Cut, glazed, polished
  4. Keep the route human

    Condensed capitals respect ә, ғ, қ, ң, ө, ұ, ү, һ, і without losing their rhythm.

    Signage Clear in every script
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