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The concept for the refurbishment and renovation of Dresden’s train station called for respecting the existing structure, reinforcing the impact it makes, and introducing forward-looking elements to represent modern-day rail travel. Daylight now streams into the train shed through the 30,000 m² translucent membrane roof of PTFE-coated, glassfibre fabric. At night, artificial light reflects off the internal surfaces, and, at the same time, the roof emits a shimmering light. Ernst Giese and Paul Weidner designed the station in the late 19th century. The historic vestibule building is adjoined by a 60 metre wide central train shed (for trains which originate and terminate in Dresden), and two 32 metre wide lateral sheds with raised tracks (for trains which continue). During the post-war era, the sheds’ roofs were sheathed in wood boarding! All additions and interventions have been removed to make it possible to experience the building as originally intended.