HS2 Old Oak Common Station

Date: 2018

Type: Team: WilkinsonEyre and WSP Global, High-Speed Rail 2 Station

Programme: Work Placement

Software: Rhino 3D, Grasshopper

During my Architecture Placement at WilkinsonEyre, I was tasked with designing rail canopies for the new HS2 station.

Since my work placement was ending in a few months, I created an algorithm for the canopy design, so that it could be taken over by other designers with minimum effort after I am gone.

The low-code script can be seen below. The code generates all eight canopies at the same time, parameters of which can be tweaked to change the final form.

For example, if the platforms have to be widened, the code will automatically update the design. This applies to every element, including curvature, structure, glazing, etc.

Above is a bird's eye view of the canopies in relation to the rest of the station.

I collaborated with structural and electrical engineers to accommodate the structure and services within the design.

Conceptually, my aim was to create a form that flows seamlessly with the design of the main roof, as a light and fluid structure.