Photographic documentation of Olsztyn Główny Railway Station for Polish State Railways S.A.
Commissioned by Polish State Railways S.A. (PKP S.A.), I carried out a comprehensive architectural photography shoot of the new Olsztyn Główny railway station, which together with the modernized rail infrastructure now forms the largest railway hub in the region. The scope of the assignment included a complete visual documentation of the project: exterior architecture photographed during the day and in the evening, interiors of publicly accessible station spaces, as well as aerial photography using a drone, allowing the scale of the investment and its urban significance to be clearly presented.
The goal of the shoot was to capture the building’s new, dynamic form and its functional character. The glazed façade, the lightweight structure inspired by the shape of a sail, and the clear spatial layout designed for passengers were shown both in their urban context and from the perspective of everyday users. Aerial views made it possible to present the relationship between the station building, the adjacent square, platforms, and the surrounding railway infrastructure.
Architecture, function, and project authors
The new Olsztyn Główny station was designed as a three-level building, with two floors dedicated to passenger services. The interiors include ticket halls, waiting areas, family-friendly spaces, and retail units. An important aspect of the project is the continuity of the site’s history, visible in preserved elements such as the relocated historic neon sign reading “Dworzec Kolejowy” and the mosaic transferred from the former station building. The architectural and structural design was developed by DWAA Architekci, who were also responsible for the concept of the underground passages, platform canopies, public square, and site furniture. The track layout and railway traffic control systems were designed by TPF. The investment was carried out jointly by PKP S.A. and PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A., underscoring both the scale and complexity of the project.
The completed photographic session serves as a comprehensive documentation of the new station as a contemporary piece of transport infrastructure, combining expressive architecture with functionality and a strong regional reference to Warmia and Mazury.