Reservoir Station

Kellogg Brown and Root Pty Ltd / Melbourne, Australia

The modernised Reservoir Station, complete with an elevated rail corridor, stands as a physical and cultural link between the central community’s high streets (Edwardes Street and Broadway) to create an accommodating, intuitive and socially conscious public space. McGregor Coxall’s urban- and landscape-led design addresses increased traffic movement with a safe and legible public realm, creating better connections for pedestrians and cyclists under the rail bridge while supporting opportunities for new open space and future transport improvements.

Maximising the rail corridor’s green space through an indigenous canopy and vegetation palette, the landscape upgrade includes a new civic plaza uniting both sides of the station, new bicycle paths, safer walkways and waiting areas for enhanced pedestrian access. Sustainability initiatives such as rainwater detention, storage and metering, as well as using recycled glass sands within the concrete saw the project achieve a 5 Star GreenStar Design Rating. The project was completed in December 2020.

Site Area

1 ha

Services

  • Furniture and Signage
  • Open Space
  • Public Realm Planning and Design
  • Water Sensitive Urban Design [WSUD]
  • Stormwater Harvesting and Reuse
A modern, minimalist hallway with metallic gray walls and a high ceiling adorned with LED strip lighting evokes the ambiance of a futuristic station. Two people are walking in the hallway, one in a gray hooded jacket carrying a yellow bag, adding a touch of human element to the clean and streamlined space.
An aerial view of a modern elevated railway station in an urban setting, illuminated at dusk. The station has two platforms with trains aligned on both sides. Surrounding it are numerous buildings, streets, a few cars in motion, and even a nearby reservoir. The sky is tinged with a purple hue.
A modern building featuring a striking triangular facade with angled slats and glass panels, casting dynamic shadows. The structure sits beside a transit station with a covered bench, and young trees line the sidewalk. A clear blue sky provides a backdrop.
A modern train station with a sleek, angular design featuring large concrete and glass elements. The elevated tracks run above a public area with benches, small trees, and a serene reservoir. People are seen in the background, and streetlights are on. The sky is clear and blue.