Kings Cross Station Roof Design

The station roof the largest at the time was supposedly modelled on the riding school of the czars of moscow.

Kings cross station roof design.

Central to jmp s design for the western concourse is the shell like diagrid roof of glass steel and aluminum that rises 20 meters 66 feet above the ground at its highest point. With the new western concourse at king s cross station designed by john mcaslan and partners the big metal roof is coming home. Composed of 1 212 triangular panels the diagrid roof structure of the western concourse enables the 7 500 sq m public space to rely largely on natural daylighting enhancing the station s sustainability credentials. Alex smith finds out how contractors.

Engineered by arup the vast canopy splays out from a great steel funnel located a few feet from the historic station s western façade. It is sited between two famous examples of the genre king s cross. The diagrid shell structure of the new concourse roof spans to and is supported by perimeter tree columns and a central funnel structure making it structurally independent of the sensitive grade i listed western range building. The detailed design was by architect lewis cubitt and the station opened with two platforms in 1852.

Network rail consultant arup contractor vinci and architect john mcaslan partners yesterday unveiled the new western concourse roof at king s cross station london. The renovation of the king s cross area is a stunning example of sustained engineering achievement and urban design within very specific design constraints. King s cross raises the roof 22 mar 12 a spectacular new roof will help king s cross railway station escape the shadow of neighbour st pancras international. The reimagined king s cross station for example is a testament to the elegance of modern engineering solutions and a powerful demonstration of the vital importance of engineering to.