Tuesday 21 August 2012
International Infrastructure: Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus
"Meant to connect Hong Kong to Beijing, the Express
Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus is said to become the largest
underground high-speed rail station in the world. This stunning modern concept
was designed by Andrew Bromberg of international architecture studio Aedas and its
completion is programmed for 2015. In three years time, the huge
4,628,481 square feet (430,000 square meters) contemporary terminal in central
Hong Kong will be prepared with 15 tracks for high-speed trains reaching
maximum speeds of 124 mph. Helping travellers get from one city to the other in
48 minutes opposed to the current 100 minutes train ride, the dazzling terminal
is also an example of how far technology and architecture have come together.
Starting with the first impression, this undulating building will change the
city’s face – promising to proudly display Hong Kong’s bold and vanguard
character. Rising 148 feet high above the surroundings, the structure’s roof
line acts as dynamic-shaped pedestrian trails alongside green spaces. This
park/terminal hybrid fabricates a promised view of the future."
Labels: architecture, world
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