Design by Woodhead, the Clarkson Station commission includes a six bus terminus and interchange, kiosk, bus shelters and landscaping.
The station design provides convenient pedestrian, cycle and wheelchair access, with escalators, lift and kiosk positioned inside the station. The masterplan has considered convenient access for car drop-off and pick-up facilities at the covered entrance, as well as a universal taxi stand and Park ’n Ride bays for 800 vehicles.
The new station constructed, with its large span arched entry wall and tower, is constructed from an assemblage of steel, tin and glass. The design provides a dynamic frontage and focal point for the Somerly Village Centre. The building harmonises with its surrounds, providing a strong landmark element with a true village main-street statement.
Environmental issues are built into the design to maximise protection for passengers from sun, wind and rain. Two public art projects incorporate into the project; a stainless steel tower piece by Stewart Green, and a large terrazzo tile series by Margaret Dillon, designed in conjunction with community workshops and installed on the station entry walls.
The station precinct represents significant development in land use and transport integration planning strategies. Clarkson station ties the convenience of a multi-modal rapid transit system with increased density and activity in a station precinct, the first implementation of a shift in transit orientated development in Western Australia.
Awards:
- Architectural Steel Design Award , ASI Steel Awards – WA Chapter
