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Curzon Street Station Design October 2018 www.hs2inbirmingham.commonplace.is 2 Curzon Street Station Introduction, history and context Who are WSP? As well as enhancing Birmingham’s In 2018 High Speed Two Ltd (HS2) transport connections, the station commissioned WSP to design will create a new landmark to help Curzon Street Station. WSP is a drive forward the regeneration of world leading engineering solutions Eastside and Digbeth, where job consultancy who are working with opportunities and economic benefits Grimshaw, Glenn Howells and Grant for local people will be created. Associates to design the station and surrounding areas. In addition to the new station, separate plans are being progressed History of the site to redevelop the original Grade 1 The old Curzon Street Station was listed Curzon Street Station building. originally opened on 9 April 1838 The renovated building will house a and is the former terminus for the visitor centre and office space that London and Birmingham Railway will be used by HS2 along with other which was the first direct railway line organisations. Once in place, the linking the two cities. Now one of the building will serve as a community oldest surviving Rail Terminus’ in the engagement hub for HS2. world, the building was designed to match the impressive Doric Arch at Euston Square. Both buildings were How many passengers will designed by Philip Hardwick, use the new station? a renowned British architect who • 9 trains per hour designed many rail stations and warehouses in London. • 1,100 passengers per train • 16 carriages per train Future of the site The new Curzon Street Station will be • 400m long trains the first intercity station built in • 300,000 passengers per day Britain since the 19th Century. It will anticipated by 2033 be located next to the original Curzon Street Station building and will be the Birmingham terminus for HS2. 3 The old Curzon Station c1830, designed by Philip Hardwick. The new Curzon station c2026 (view approaching the western entrance through station square). 4 The western entrance of the station, and Station Square. 5 The western entrance of the station, and Station Square. 6 Curzon Street Station Design ambitions HS2 has a set of key design ambitions We also want the new station to based around People, Time and link different parts of Birmingham Place. This was the starting point for together, and enable regeneration WSP and its architects. In addition, and growth within Digbeth and the following feedback from previous surrounding areas. stakeholders and the public, other key design ambitions were also As the station design developed, prioritised. These were: different areas within the design boundary (the red line) started to take · Creating public spaces around the on different characteristics as seen in new station that will enhance the the diagram below. character and vibrancy of the area by providing areas for recreation and leisure. · Creating the opportunity for new shops and retail spaces. · Installing public art projects to Key Character Areas celebrate and reflect local culture in the station design. · Preserving and enhancing the setting of local heritage assets, including the original Grade 1 listed Curzon Street Station building. WESTERN CURZON STREET STATION CONCOURSE · Creating a station that links seamlessly with other types of transport such as the metro, bus, walking and cycling networks. 7 HS2 Station Design Ambitions People Place Time Design for everyone Design for a Design to stand to benefit and enjoy sense of place the test of time ST. GEORGE AND HS2 station site boundary ST. CHAD JEWELLERY SNOW HILL / QUARTER CHILDREN’S KNOWLEDGE HUB HOSPITAL EXCHANGE SQUARE MARTINEAU GALLERIES RETAIL / CBD DIGBETH / CREATIVE QUARTER WESTSIDE SMITHFIELD AND SOUTHSIDE HS2 will bring parts of the city together. Key Character Areas Connecting Emerging Districts CURZON STREET STATION EASTERN CONCOURSE 8 Curzon Street Station Connectivity It is important for the design of We have also created a secondary Curzon Street Station and the public space along New Canal Street, surrounding public space to integrate and an eastern entrance for passengers into Birmingham’s future transport wishing to enter and exit the station network. In the design, our aim has towards the university and Digbeth. been to maximise the links with other forms of transport, and specific Legend provision has been made for: LOD boundary Tram route · Integration of the Midland Metro Bus route ‘Birmingham Eastside Extension’, Services route James Watt Queensway with a stop in Albert Street, serving Emergency access route the Western and Eastern concourse. Taxi circulation Short stay car park circulation Old Square Staff car park circulation · A simple and seamless connection to Combined two-way vehicular route for taxi, private car & The Priory Queensway Moor Street Station. emergency access Controlled vehicular access · Pedestrian routes to local bus TAXI Taxi pick up/drop off services, Sprint (a rapid transit bus Bus stop TAXI Future Development service) and onwards to other train Sprint bus stop TAXI services. Corporation Street Tram stop · Provision of safe, convenient cycle Albert Street access and cycle parking. St Michael’s Catholic Church Retail Entrance& Secondary · Generous station square public space with good public transport, Carrs Lane walking and cycling links into Digbeth Moor Street Queensway and the City Centre. Paternoster Row Park Street Moor Street Station Swan Passage TRAM ROUTE TAXI CIRCULATION COMBINED TWO-WAY VEHICULAR ROUTE FOR TAXI, BUS STOP Project: HS2 CURZON STREET PRIVATE CAR & EMERGENCY ACCESS BUS ROUTE SHORT STAY CAR PARK SPRINT BUS STOP Subject: DAL03 Strategy Diagram - Multi-Modal Transport Movement CIRCULATION CONTROLLED VEHICULAR ACCESS SERVICES ROUTE TRAM STOP Scale: 1:1250@A1 / 1:2500@A3 STAFF CAR PARK CIRULATION TAXI TAXI PICK UP/DROP OFF EMERGENCY ACCESS ROUTE 9 The eastern entrance also gives good For information on pedestrian access to passengers being dropped connectivity and cycle routes please off or picked up by friends and family. visit: www.hs2inbirmingham. commonplace.is Cardigan Street Birmingham City University James Watt Queensway Millennium Point Eastside City Park TAXI Clayton Hotel TAXI Eastern Concourse Staff Entrance Banbury Street Emergency Access HS2 Curzon Street Retail Entrance& Secondary Western Concourse Digbeth Branch Canal Andover Street Rugby Birmingham Stafford Line Secondary New Bartholomew Street Entrance Fazeley Street Paternoster Row Bordesley Street Park Street Moor Street Station River Rea New Canal Street Vehicular Movement TRAM ROUTE TAXI CIRCULATION COMBINED TWO-WAY VEHICULAR ROUTE FOR TAXI, BUS STOP Project: HS2 CURZON STREET PRIVATE CAR & EMERGENCY ACCESS BUS ROUTE SHORT STAY CAR PARK SPRINT BUS STOP Subject: DAL03 Strategy Diagram - Multi-Modal Transport Movement CIRCULATION CONTROLLED VEHICULAR ACCESS SERVICES ROUTE TRAM STOP Scale: 1:1250@A1 / 1:2500@A3 STAFF CAR PARK CIRULATION TAXI TAXI PICK UP/DROP OFF EMERGENCY ACCESS ROUTE 10 Curzon Street Station Public space around the station 4 Environmental mitigation zone 3 2 1 HS2 station site boundary Curzon Street Station location map. The eastern entrance of the station from under the viaduct in New Canal Street, showing the old station building. 11 When developing the different designs for each area, we have sought to ensure that: 1. Station Square 3. Curzon Square · It marks the beginning of a journey; · This space reflects the historic setting and buildings; · It gives a sense of arrival into Birmingham; · It links well to Digbeth; · It provides easy links into the · It complements the setting of City Centre and Digbeth; Eastside park; · It provides views of Birmingham · It provides good links to Digbeth, on arrival; the University and beyond; · It reflects a sense of local pride · There is space for outdoor public and identity; events; · This is the most important space · This is the second most important outside the station. space outside the station. 2. Curzon Promenade 4. Curzon Street · It provides an active and interesting · It provides a flexible lawn space that space to be; can be used in different ways as the city develops; · It complements the other public spaces that link into it; · It links into wider plans for the future development of the area; · The space encourages people to stop, and spend time here; · It recognises Birmingham City Council’s Eastside masterplan; · It complements the setting of Eastside park; · It will provide an extension of Eastside Park; · It provides views of Old Curzon Street Station; · It is sympathetic to Old Curzon Street Station. · Other types of public transport are accessible to passengers. 12 View of Curzon Promenade from the Woodman pub looking west. 13 View of Curzon Promenade from the Woodman pub looking west. 14 Curzon Street Station Internal visualisations of the station The architect has designed the station with six key features in mind, which are: · The design is elegant and simple, · The internal roof is warm with the and is instantly recognisable as a internal structures becoming an railway station. aesthetic feature. · The design is sensitive to the historic · The design provides clarity of route surroundings, especially the Grade 1 and destination. listed former Curzon Street Station. · The design includes clear pedestrian · The design allows for a spacious routes. and welcoming entrance. The view of Birmingham as passengers leave the station through the western exit. 15 Additionally this is a station that connects easily with the city, enabling local people to see the train from the city, and the passengers to see the city from the train. There is a clear view and route into Birmingham from point of arrival. Station facts ▲ Height: 34.57m ● Total station area: 48,455.30 sq.m ► Length: 477.30m ■ Area of station square: 6,345 sq.m An internal timber roof will give the station a sense of warmth. The trains are underneath the main concourse to allow passengers to see both levels and make it easier to find their way around the station.