Legacy of Stations
Legacy of Stations event series
Following the release of the Future of Stations report that examines the key trends shaping the design and build of stations of the future, our event series is exploring how stations are evolving to meet future needs.
Stations are critical pieces of national and urban infrastructure. They are central nodes for inter- and inner-city mobility, provide easy access to facilities and services, and are enablers of economic growth, regeneration and the development of new communities.
Explore our series
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Total Design in Stations: Integrating design and construction
Australia
Following the release of the Future of Stations report this event discussed the integration of engineering and architecture in the design of the stations on Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit system.
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Precinct Integration: Designing a station precinct for the broader community
Australia
Matt Gardiner, Arup’s Transport Planner expert, shared how integrating transport planning and urban design principles across the project lifecycle is pivotal to shaping the design outcome of a station precinct that contributes to a lasting legacy for communities.
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Urban Tunnelling: Delivering a new integrated station development in the heart of Sydney’s CBD
Australia
Hannes Lagger, who led the tunnel and shaft engineering for Sydney Metro Martin Place, shared the tunnelling challenges of this major oversite development in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
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Compliance vs Comfort: Designing for users
Australia
Nick Birmingham, Arup’s Australasian Architecture Leader, and Lucy O’Connor, one of Arup’s User Centred Designers, explored what a comfortable station might look like and how stations could facilitate better urban, station and people experiences.
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Improving perceptions of safety after dark: Using evidence-based lighting design to create safer stations at night-time
Australia
Tim Hunt, Melbourne Lighting Leader at Arup, shared how lighting is integrated into station architectural elements and landscape features, with a focus on improving perceptions of safety after dark.
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Breaking down the barriers to good noise outcomes: How achieving the best outcome is not always about building walls
Australia
Kym Burgemeister, AV & Theatre Consultancy Leader at Arup, explored how controlling noise near railways requires careful consideration of the wider impacts on the neighbouring community, and that taking a balanced view is key to achieving the best outcome for all.
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How are transport hubs evolving to meet future needs?
Australia
Following the release of the Future of Stations report that examines the key trends shaping the design and build of stations of the future, our panel explored how stations are evolving to meet future needs.
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Stations as Destinations: Maximising the economic and social impact of station investments
Australia
Kate Hardwick, Victorian Cities Leader, explored how we can dynamically create (and capture) value from station assets and surrounding precincts and leave a lasting and sustainable legacy for Victorians.
