Lougheed Station was created using prefabricated long curved box like trusses that were shipped to the site, then lifted into place. Transportation and erection of these gigantic members made the construction of this station especially challenging. The motif of the station roof was meant to reflect the culture of the local neighbourhood.
The Lougheed Town Centre Station, designed by Paul Merrick Architects, is located in Burnaby, B.C. on the north side of the Austin Road/Lougheed Highway intersection. The station serves Lougheed Mall and many other businesses, as well as a large residential population.
The Lougheed Town Centre Station is elevated, with one passenger platform between the Skytrain tracks and another side mounted platform beside the future line to Port Moody and Coquitlam. The long linear structure features five tall columns, reminiscent of the ancient rainforest that once stood in the area. The metal, tent-like roof canopy system is suspended by cables from the columns and drawn out at the corners to complement the urban landscape. |