HASSELL and Arup have developed a concept that sits lightly within the spectacular new site, using a design strategy of minimal disturbance to preserve the area's natural beauty. The team was inspired by the beauty of the Georgian landscape to create a scheme that works in harmony with the environment, respects the animals that will inhabit it and allows people to observe them in a space akin to their natural habitat

The design presents a new sustainable typology with ticketing, amenities and management located deep underground, enabling a single employee to manage the station from one central location

HASSELL has been actively involved in designing a public realm that is an inviting and memorable part of the city fabric. Celebrating the modern and historical nature of the site, the public realm bridges the gap between the two creating a series of spaces that compliment the nature of the surrounding built environment