london (and paris) calling...

daydreamer · london (and paris) calling...

Hi all..

I need a favor from the londoners and well traveled people out there. I'm doing a research on london tube stations and paris metro stations that integrate building/urban development into the design. I've done some research and found canary wharf as the closest example to what I am looking for. Rockafeller Center is another example, but its in New York. Would any of you know more similar tube/metro stations in london and paris that you could suggest?

Thanks,
daydreamer

ZeroCool

I will try and help you out with the London side.

There is the new Wembley Stadium station (which is finished although the stadium isn't) which will look like this:

http://www.lda.gov.uk/upload/img/...ey_Stadium_Station_Footbridge.jpg

Then Paddington which incorporates Victorian architecture:

http://photos.beckettmw.com/d/4552-1/ahr.jpg

Or Waterloo which does the same thing

http://www.railway-technology.com/contractor_images/oscar/waterloo.jpg

and

http://www.colingregorypalmer.net...on/waterloo/waterloo-Images/2.jpg

Also the Heathrow stations are part of the Terminal designs and sit underneath them.

Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. If I think of anymore I will post them.

Hope that helps you out.

daydreamer

Awesome!! Thank you soo much Zerocool! Very Happy

It absolutely helps! Very Happy

My research primarily focuses on recent contemporary developments that incorporate the tube/metro, mixed use buildings, and train stations. So if you do come up with any, that would be great! I'm also looking into contemporary building developments that don't necessarily include the tube or transportation system. Any contemporary building attractions you could recommend?

Thank you again! I really appreciate your help. Very Happy

ZeroCool

Glad to help.

Contemporary buildings ehe? Well there are quite a few of those in London.

There is the Gherkin:

http://www.supinfo.fr/SupinfoComm...ndon%20-%20Gherkin%20building.jpg

The London Ark (big image):

http://www.erskine.se/ralph1914/london_ark1.jpg

The Tate Modern:

http://napoleongirl.blogware.com/_photos/tate_modern.jpg

and

http://www.simonho.org/images/London/London_TateModern.jpg

The London Eye:

http://www.visitbritain.com/corpo...the%20Background_tcm197-93134.jpg

and

http://www.emftechnology.co.uk/images/london-eye-1_large.jpg

The Millenium Bridge:

http://www.sheilaburnett-photogra...om/images/millenium_bridge_lg.jpg

Wembley Stadium (when they eventually finish it!!)

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/20...ondonwembley_gallery__550x388.jpg

and finally Terminal 5 at Heathrow which I work next to. Due to be finished in a couple of years:

http://mk23.image.pbase.com/v3/93/329493/1/49851267.BOSSep05014.JPG

Hope that helps you out again.

daydreamer

Thank you again ZeroCool, I really do appreciate all of your help. Very Happy

And thanks for the pics, too!

Wannabe

I'm confused can you explain more of what your looking for.
Is it the design of the Station kind of fits in with the area?
Or are you just looking for modern disasters that defy all character?
Laughing

Sorry this is probably some project for you but if you make it clear I'll gladly help.

daydreamer

Well, I had to submit my research already...found out about some interesting stuff relating to london and paris.

thanks for your help again zerocool!! Very Happy

Ryan

damnit! I wanted to help, but glad Adam help you! Very Happy

So how did your research go? ohh did it have to disigns in europe?

ZeroCool

daydreamer

A very delayed response....my apologies

Thanks for being thoughtful in wanting to help Ryan and Wannabe. That's just one of the reasons why I like this forum so much! Very Happy

And again Zerocool, thank you thank you thank you Wink

The research went well, I think. It was a travel itinerary for some clients who had made plans to visit those cities. The crazy thing was the timeframe that they allotted for the research, so it was really helpful for the quick responses. Thank goodness for internet!

So now that I have a list of must see metro lines/stations and buildings, I should also make use of it and revisit these cities myself!...lol

cheers.