The task of this brief was to create a redesigned solution to Melbourne’s dilapidated train station platforms. The design must take into account varied forms of architecture at every point, huge discrepancies in size and staff and solve the problem of universal access by providing a solve-all solution to various gap heights and distances between the existing platform and the point of entry to the train itself.
This solution to Station to Station provided separate modules that can be constructed to any number according to the dimensions of the platform. These modules provided self contained seating, lighting, shelter and a water collection point while utilising its roof as a solar power collection point.
Additionally, hydraulic ramps were designed to bridge the gap. The hydraulic arms are mounted underneath the ramp itself so as to provide the ramp with a strong movement along two axis. Sensors fitted to the front of the ramp would locate a matching point on the train so as to perfectly meet the height of all different train models in use.
