Description:
Refurbishment of the Victorian Central Station main train hall into an exhibition centre providing 10.000 m2 of floor space within the wrought iron arch structures. The aim was to provide exhibition facilities which could be subdivided to provide spaces for small, medium and large exhibitions together with all necessary ancillary accommodation. Car parking for 1,500 vehicles was provided. All new foyer and ancillary spaces are planned externally to the Main Hall. To achieve harmony with the splendid wrought-iron arches a large proportion of the new buildings are supported using existing cast iron forms, re-cast from original construction parts. Re-glazing of the main gables, replacing of the main hall roof in a manner which echoes the original Paxton roof - totally glazed, installation of a full ventilation scheme respecting the historic qualities of the structure.