The Modern Station
New Approaches to Railway Architecture
1st Edition
Published on 8. October 2013
206 pages
978-1-136-74073-2 (ISBN)
Description
An exciting new generation of railway architecture has emerged in Europe and elsewhere over the past decade. This book explains the reasons for the renaissance of the station as a building type and the current changes it is undergoing. The functional, social and technical factors which shape railway architecture are examined. As stations are essential elements of sustainable development, the environmental benefits of railways are also discussed. Essential guidance is provided for those who design, commission or manage railway stations. By drawing on technical design manuals and examples of recent stations (many designed by leading architects) the book gives help and instruction to all those with an interest in the future of railway architecture.
Reviews / Votes
"This is an interesting read for railway enthusiasts." - Architectural Review."...an excellent guide to new stations...and...a good coverage of less well known constructions for suburban and city rail works...This book is a valuable guide to the new railway age ...it will provide a stimulus to show the decision makers in the transport world that travel is not just a utilitarian activity." - Building Design.
'...contain[s] fine examples of the latest developments in station building. ...the reader...can not help being infected by the excitement the subject generates.' - Archis
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
119 s/w Abbildungen, 20 farbige Abbildungen, 97 s/w Zeichnungen
97 Line drawings, black and white; 20 Illustrations, color; 119 Illustrations, black and white
File size
25,26 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-74073-2 (9781136740732)
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01/2016
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12/1996
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Person
Edwards, Brian
Content
Part One: Perspectives on Station Architecture: The Politics of Railways Design Types. Station Layout and Design. Technical Issues Part Two: Some Recent Station Projects: International and Mainline Stations Airport Stations. Town Stations. Underground Stations. Light Rail. Part Three: Reflections: The Station of the Future Selected Bibliography. Illustrated Acknowledgments. Index
