The Sydney Terminal Building at Central Station will undergo a $350 million revamp to restore the heritage-listed sandstone building to its former glory, with improved pedestrian connections, heritage conservation, improved lighting and wayfinding.
Grimshaw and TKD Architects have produced the preliminary designs for the development, subject to change, as the project team prepares an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposal.
First opened in 1906, the Sydney Terminal Building has come to be recognised as an architectural landmark for its distinct sandstone facade and iconic clocktower.
NSW Minister for Cities Rob Stokes said the proejct will reinstate the 19th century features of the Terminal Building, including views of the heritage clocktower through new glass panels, “just as they were when Central Station first opened,” he said. The Booking Hall will be restored, with the original ceiling reinstated, with a design celebrating the hall’s existing stained-glass windows.
Indicative designs by Grimshaw and TKD Architects for the Eddy Avenue Plaza at Central Station, subject to change.
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A new market-style retail quarter will be established on the ground floor, while elswhere, multi-purpose spaces will be created for events such as exhibitions, film screenings, cultural experiences and concerts.
The project will include transforming the Eddy Avenue Plaza into a new community hub; a strengthened customer arrival experienced and improved wayfinding; and new retail, dining, and entertainment spaces.
The redevelopment will draw upon the Terminal Building’s heritage qualities to re-establish its “civil role” and provide an improved interchange to connect users to the city.
The government is inviting feedback on the proposed Sydney Terminal Building revitalisation project from customers, businesses and the local community, with feedback channels open until Monday 12 December.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
