1st Edition
The Modern Station New Approaches to Railway Architecture
By Brian Edwards
Copyright 1997
208 Pages
20 Color & 119 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
206 Pages
20 Color & 119 B/W Illustrations
by
Taylor & Francis
206 Pages
20 Color & 119 B/W Illustrations
by
Taylor & Francis
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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... Read more
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
Biography
Edwards, Brian
"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
