WW+P Architects

The Metro Tunnel has arrived - redefining Melbourne's connectivity. 🚆 The Metro Tunnel Project is the biggest-ever public transport infrastructure project in the State of Victoria’s history. Today heralds the official opening of its five new underground stations: Arden at North Melbourne, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac at St Kilda Road Junction, with the first ever connection between the Melbourne tram and rail network.   The architecture of the Melbourne Metro Tunnel integrates a line-wide approach, creating enduring landmarks, distinctive and beautiful station interiors and buildings and their surrounds that Melburnians will embrace with pride for generations to come. The stations foster a tangible connection to the streets and iconic landmarks of their respective locations, ensuring that commuters remain intrinsically linked to the vibrant city above. A key design principle of the stations is the integration of natural light and fresh air, fostering a sense of openness and wellbeing for commuters. “Melbourne is a city defined by its openness: its streets, laneways and public spaces create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere," says Rob Naybour, Chair of WW+P. "We wanted that openness to shape the design of the new stations; each station design maximises natural light and fresh air, creating passenger spaces that are truly world-class. "Our focus on connection and visibility ensures travellers feel part of the flow of the city – the stations are not just places of travel, but seamless extensions of Melbourne’s public realm." Stay tuned to hear more about each station! 💫 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eABjM4NN The design for Melbourne’s five new Metro Tunnel stations is a world-class collaboration between leading international design practices Hassell, WW+P, and in collaboration with RSHP, as part of the CYP joint venture. 📷: Peter Bennetts WW+P, part of 10N Collective | #melbourne #metrotunnel #metrotunnelproject #architecture

Senior Landscape Architectural Assistant Esther C. reflects on attending the 2025 Landscape Institute Awards in London, alongside Places Matter. "Building relationships across the sector and sharing knowledge between disciplines is vital if we want to strengthen the impact of our work..." Read Esther's piece below. WW+P, part of 10N collective | #LandscapeInstitute #LIM #awards #sustainabledesign #sustainabledevelopment #studioculture

Meet us at the ISOCARP - International Society of City and Regional Planners World Planning Congress in Riyadh next week where Head of Masterplanning Gesine Junker Dipl. Ing. MRTPI will be presenting our global masterplanning work, and on hand to talk all things WW+P! Find out more about the event and sessions: https://lnkd.in/eradDtUS See you there 🏙️ WW+P, member of 10N Collective | #ISOCARP #planning #congress #development #sustainabledesign #masterplanning

Today we look back at our proposed scheme for a High Speed Hub for HS2 in the East Midlands. A multimodal hub that met the local context with respect, and emphasised our core values: 🤝 People-focused: conceived as a people-centric gateway, a place where high-speed rail, Network Rail, local transport and the Nottingham tram links converge to connect Derby, Nottingham and Leicester and beyond. The project prioritises accessibility, step-free interchange and clear circulation, ensuring that every journey is intuitive and inclusive. Public forecourts, pedestrian paths, and waiting areas are arranged to feel welcoming, promoting social interaction and reinforcing the station as a unifying regional landmark. 💡 Inventive: the station featured four high-speed platforms, four conventional platforms, and two non-stopping high-speed through lines. The concourse elevated above the tracks to create a dynamic, layered experience, while intermodal forecourts integrate trams, buses, taxis, and drop-off zones. The design supports future growth, enabling the interchange to evolve as travel patterns and technologies change. 🌎 Responsible: repurposing existing railway sidings, the project makes efficient use of land, minimising car dependency and emphasising public transport and pedestrian access over excessive road access. Sensitive integration with surrounding green infrastructure and local planning ensures the Hub supports regional regeneration while respecting environmental constraints. Read more about the proposal: https://lnkd.in/esH2egCB WW+P, member of 10N Collective | #HS2 #proposedscheme #infrastructure #highspeedrail #HSR

Meet us at London Build Expo 2025 this week, where Design Director Louise Scannell and Associate Constance D. will be in attendance, both joining panels at the event. Constance joins the ‘Safe, Accessible, Empowering: Designing The UK's Cities with Women’s Needs in Mind’ panel hosted by Marianna Bia, where she brings insight from her recent doctoral studies to the wider discussion, as well as lessons from our urban design portfolio. Louise joins the ‘The Art of Passivhaus: Reducing Carbon Emissions through Smart Design’ panel where she will talk of our Passivhaus expertise with other key industry figures. Find out more about the event and panels: https://lnkd.in/gba-T7U See you there! WW+P, member of 10N Collective | #LondonBuildExpo #london #development #designforsafety #designforfuture #Passivhaus #conference #panel

Day one at World Architecture Festival! Paul James and Daniel Moor had a busy day exploring the world-leading projects on display, ahead of presenting our own two shortlisted projects: Old Street Station Entrance in the Completed Buildings, Transport category and Lawrence East Station TOC in the Future Project, Commercial mixed-use category. If you're in Miami come and find us to talk all things WW+P. 🏙️ WW+P, part of 10N Collective | #WAF #awards #architectureaward #shortlist #Toronto #Ontario #London #Miami

We’ve been proud to support the Tideway London project since collaborating with Mott MacDonald and the Costain Vinci Bachy JV on their successful tender back in 2014, so it was a pleasure to see Director and Project Lead Steve Bell return to the Earl Pumping Station site recently for its official opening by Dr Sunny Lambe. Author. FCIM. FIIM. FRSA. MBA. Mayor of Southwark. Much of Tideway’s transformative work lies deep below ground, so the points where it meets the public realm are especially meaningful. At Earl Pumping Station, this moment is marked by a striking integrated artwork by Lubna Chowdhury, whose bold design draws on the site’s maritime heritage from scrimshaw engravings and whale-like markings, to the movement of river and sea. Realising this piece within the shaft cladding was a true team effort between the artist, ourselves, Mott MacDonald, Tideway, CVB and the fabricators, a wonderful example of art, architecture and engineering working seamlessly together. Since operations began in late 2024, Tideway has already intercepted over 5.5 million tonnes of sewage that would otherwise have entered the Thames; a lasting improvement to the health of London’s river. Projects like this embody the kind of city-shaping work we have been proud to deliver for over 40 years and continue to do so today. Read more about our work at the Tideway project: https://lnkd.in/eYEqGBZM WW+P, member of 10N Collective | #Tideway #London #infrastructure #waterhealth #Thames Image Credits: Tideway London / Danny Loo

Meet us at Cityscape Global next week, where Middle East Regional Director Neil Baker and Director Sina Hovaisi will be in attendance. Find out more about the event: https://lnkd.in/eTQZeUdV See you in Riyadh! WW+P, member of 10N Collective | #Cityscape #MiddleEast #development #conference #TOD #transport #infrastructure

A milestone moment for Australia’s transport future as Infrastructure Australia has endorsed the first stage of the national high-speed rail network between Sydney and Newcastle. We're proud to have lead the architecture for the business case for the High Speed Rail Authority (Australia), helping shape the vision for faster, cleaner and better-connected cities and regions. High-speed rail isn’t just about moving people it's about unlocking opportunity, driving sustainable growth and re-shaping travel in Australia to deliver a more equitable future for all.   WW+P, member of 10N Collective | #HighSpeedRail #InfrastructureAustralia #Architecture #SustainableTransport #CityShaping