The competition asks designers to reimagine small to medium-sized stations, which make up 80% of Britain’s railway, so they can better serve the needs of both passengers and their local communities; encouraging entries which stimulate creativity and address the changing character of our society.
In developing proposals, entrants are encouraged to consider how future stations can be sustainable and deliver outstanding value, whilst considering the impact on the environment to achieve net zero emissions to leave a positive legacy for future generations.
Our ambition is to raise the quality of design across the whole rail network as well as responding to the evolving role of infrastructure within communities.
This competition will help build the railway of tomorrow, ensuring we continue to modernise and improve our railway, making it welcoming and accessible for all passengers.
C. Heaton-Harris, Rail MinisterThere are more than 2,000 small to medium-sized stations across Britain, varying greatly in their design quality and amenities. By improving the overall quality of stations, they can better serve their communities, whilst accommodating potential enhancements to the existing and future passenger experience through good design.
Designs should be considered for the adaptation of existing stations to better meet passenger requirements, or newly built stations to accommodate the projected increase in demand for rail travel.
The competition is open internationally to individuals and teams from both small and large organisations from the design, built environment and manufacturing industries.
On the judging panel will be:
Lucy Musgrave OBE, (Founding Director of Publica)
Jonathan McDowell (Director, Matter Architecture)
Chris Wise (Senior Director, Expedition Engineering)
Dinah Casson CBE (RDI designer)
Victoria Lee (Lead Programme Manager, Design Council)
Paul Beaty-Pownall (Managing Director, BPR Architects Ltd)
Sahar Fikouhi (Founder, ARki)
Anthony Dewar (professional head of buildings and architecture, Network Rail),
Frank Anatole (Principal Architect, Network Rail)
Ian Grimes (Principal Engineer, Network Rail)
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The closing date for design proposals submissions is 2pm (BST) on 15 September 2020.