The WA government has unveiled the design of a second station along the proposed Morley-Ellenbrook Line in Perth’s north-east.
Woods Bagot is leading design for the project with architects Taylor Robinson Chaney Broderick and landscape architects TCL and UDLA, as part of the Melconnx Consortium led by Laing O’Rourke Australia.
The Morley-Ellenbrook Line is the most significant upgrade to the city’s transport infrastructure in more than a decade.
Five new stations and station precincts are planned at Morley, Noranda, Malaga, Whiteman Park and Ellenbrook. The project aims to address missing transport links in Perth’s north-eastern suburbs.
Malaga station, the second in the network to be unveiled, is designed to be “a station in a park,” drawing influences from the nearby Whiteman Park, Lightning Park and surrounding banksia bushlands. It will be the first building in a future town centre and will include shaded meeting points within an urban landscape setting and intuitive wayfinding. The station will also have open, verandah-style entrance.
“The overall architectural design, form, scale and presence of Malaga Station is unique to its location while still in keeping with the line wide narrative and design approach,” said Woods Bagot’s Perth studio chair Kukame McPierzie.
“The station architecture expresses a clear hierarchy of forms. The main triangulated roof is reminiscent of the local banksia bushland leaves, with a simple hipped geometry that ‘floats’ above the station, providing natural light and cross ventilation.”
Ellenbrook station design by Woods Bagot, Taylor Robinson Chaney Broderick, TCL and UDLA.
Earlier in July the government released the design of Ellenbrook station, which draws inspiration from the colours and patterns of the Swan Coastal Plain, including the local sunsets, soil, bush and waterways. The station will include a kiosk, public restrooms, universal access, a bush exchange, bike shelters and parking for 500 cars.
“We’re committed to using exceptional, integrated design work to create a passenger-centered experience with access to amenity that people enjoy — green space, clear routes to platforms and an easy journey in and out,” McPierzie continued.
“Railway stations are important civic places. These will be distinctive, safe and inviting settings for the gathering and movement of people. Our team will create precincts that are sensitive to the local culture and environment—commuters will be able to find their way easily and enjoy being in the space.”
