RIBA Network Rail Re-Imagining Railway Stations Competition, Future Transport Architecture
Re-Imagining Railway Stations Competition 2020
14 July 2020
Network Rail Re-imagining Stations Competition
Competition launched to shape Britain?s future railway stations
Tuesday 14 July 2020 – Network Rail and RIBA Competitions have today (14 July 2020) launched an international competition to shape the future of Britain?s railway stations.
The competition will provide architects, engineers and designers the chance to improve the travel experience for the millions of passengers who use Britain?s railway, and leave a lasting legacy on station design.
It asks designers to reimagine small to medium-sized stations ? which make up 80% of all those on Britain?s railway ? so they can better serve the needs of both passengers and their local communities. The design competition encourages 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.
Anthony Dewar, Head of Buildings and Architecture at Network Rail, said:
?Fostering creativity and developing an outward-looking, collaborative culture is a key priority for Network Rail, so I?m delighted we are hosting this competition, which gives designers a ...