Arcadis and Hawkins\Brown appointed to lead design for London station

Arcadis and architects Hawkins\Brown have been appointed by Transport for London to lead the Stage 2 design study for the Elephant & Castle Station capacity upgrade.

Stage 1 of the project started last year with funding secured from the Greater London Authority (GLA), Southwark Council and local developers and is expected to be complete by 2028.

Stage 2 of the project includes a new integrated ticket hall, providing step-free access to the Northern Line platforms, which will help support the creation of 7,500 new homes and 10,000 new jobs in the area. The project will also accommodate future provision for new access to the Bakerloo line as part of the Bakerloo Line extension and upgrade.

Umar Khan, senior director and TfL key account leader at Arcadis, said: “This is an incredibly important project that will form an essential part of more than £4bn being invested in the regeneration of Elephant & Castle.

“It will include an enhanced ticket hall with improved accessibility for passengers and help to secure thousands of new homes and jobs for London.”

Andrew Davies, partner and infrastructure sector lead, Hawkins\Brown, said: “Elephant & Castle town centre is going through major developments that will attract more people to live, work and play in this area. This project is about making sure the station is fit for purpose, accessible and easier to use.”

By boosting the neighbourhood’s infrastructure and economy and creating new places to work, the project will create sustainable jobs throughout Elephant & Castle in offices, retail and restaurants as well as cultural venues. The new ticket hall is being constructed as part of the redeveloped shopping centre.