London Bridge Station scooped two prestigious awards in the Royal Institute of British Architects regional awards for London

The station received the RIBA London Award 2019 and was also named RIBA London Building of the Year 2019.

Based on a design by Grimshaw, the station re-opened following a £1bn transformation as part of the Government sponsored Thameslink Programme.

In a five-year build, the Thameslink Programme, a partnership between the Department for Transport, Network Rail, Govia Thameslink Railway, Southeastern and Siemens, created the largest street-level station concourse in the UK.

Work included a major track upgrade, a new rail underpass on the approach to the station and platform widenings and extensions, all of which means 30% more trains can use the station than before.

Throughout the rebuild the station remained open to ensure rail services were maintained for the 50m customers who use it each year.

London Bridge is the oldest station in central London and the fourth busiest in the UK. The station was originally built as two separate stations. The rebuild means that for the first-time passengers can reach all 15 platforms from one concourse.

Assisting Success were pleased to play a major role in the delivery of this iconic project where we were involved in the management and delivery of new utility infrastructure that included new electrical substations, new potable and sewer connections, new telecommunications and new gas infrastructure. In addition, our team were responsible for the management of the utility diversionary works to electrical, gas, water and telecommunications assets to make way for the new impressive build.

The RIBA awards are the latest in a long line of awards for the project. These include:

• ICE greatest contribution to London award

• New London Architecture Awards, overall winner Transport and Infrastructure – sustainability

• National Rail Awards, Major Station of the Year

• Civic Trust Awards London Bridge redevelopment

• World Architecture Festival, LBS Transport category

Get in touch today to discuss how we can assist you in the management of your utility diversions or new infrastructure requirements