Barking Riverside

London, England

2015

Client Transport for London

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Commissioned by Transport for London (TfL), the new Barking Riverside Overground Station connects this East London regeneration zone to the capital’s wider transport network.

A person walks across an open plaza in front of a building at sunset. The building features vertical panels with intricate designs, reflecting warm golden and orange hues from the setting sun.

The design, in collaboration with Atkins and Burns & Nice, blends the architecture of the station with the civil engineering behind the 2km-long connecting viaduct, creating a carefully integrated transport terminus.

The station’s operational facilities sit within the footprint of the viaduct, with the ticket office at ground level and platforms above contained within a single façade. The design extends the façade along the rail tracks, selectively exposing the structure of the viaduct, with a series of crafted stainless-steel panels, transitioning from solid to perforated. Together, these provide a protective, semi-transparent envelope, accentuating the acceleration and deceleration of trains arriving and departing to and from the stations.

A person stands on a modern train platform as a train approaches. The sun sets in the background, casting a warm glow through the large glass windows. The scene is calm and urban, with reflections on the polished floor.

A person rides a bicycle past an outdoor cafe with empty tables and chairs. The building's facade features vertical panels, and warm sunlight casts a glow on the scene.

Close-up of a building facade with vertical metal panels featuring intricate, perforated geometric patterns. Light streams through the gaps, creating a dynamic interplay of shadows and reflections. The angle accentuates depth and texture.

Two people stand near the entrance of a modern building with a metal facade. The exterior features vertical panels, and there's a row of short bollards on the plaza. The scene is lit softly, suggesting early morning or late afternoon.

Sitting at the heart of a new public square, a generous entrance at ground level invites passengers into the terminus, while a central concourse guides customers through the station and up to platform level. The station is also home to ample secure bike storage and two shops facing onto the new public space.

Playing an intrinsic role in the wider riverfront development, the station provides an important community hub, transforming journeys for new residents of this fast-emerging neighbourhood.