A railway station with six numbered tracks (1-6) visible beneath overhead structures. The tracks curve slightly to the left, and the sky is overcast, creating a dramatic backdrop. Electric lines are visible above the tracks.

Westbourne

London, England

2010

Infrastructure · Foot & Cycle

Located on the approach to London Paddington Station, and spanning the Great Western Main Line, this is a study for a new and robust bridge type that is suitable for spanning over busy rail or road infrastructure; and can be deployed in locations where minimal disruption during construction is paramount. The bridge is a trussed lattice, a simple and self-contained structural form that is used to envelop a deck and parapet. As well as forming the primary structural element, the lattice also forms a protective enclosure. The bridge is proposed to replace an existing link between Westminster Academy and the Westbourne Park area of West London. The straight structural lattice has the potential be laid up adjacent to the tracks, and can be launched from one abutment to the other – allowing for out-of-hours installation in one single operation.

Sketch of a building with an outdoor lattice roof, numbered sections, featuring a cross-section view and interior details, architecture by MOXON Architects.

Line drawing of a modern building with a long, flat roof and architectural details, architecture by MOXON Architects.

A detailed shot of a futuristic metallic structure with a grid-like design, featuring numbers 2 and 3 on attached panels. The sky is overcast, adding a dramatic, industrial feel to the scene.

Train tracks under an overhead structure with numbered signs, dark cloudy sky, architecture by MOXON Architects.