Architect/Designer:
Capita Architecture, Acanthus LW and John Maine RA
Client:
Transport for London
Main Contractor:
Tube Lines
Completion Date:
2012
Portland Stone:
Jordans Basebed, Jordans Whitbed, Bowers Roach, Fancy Beach Whitbed and Grove Whitbed
Scope of Project:
Step-free access to the tube
This £48M project provided a new copper and Portland Stone cladding canopy fronting Piccadilly provides shelter for the lift entrance and a new staircase that runs from Piccadilly.
The planning approval process involved collaboration with artist John Maine RA whose work is featured in relief on the Portland Stone cladding and granite paving to the Piccadilly area of the project. The work focuses on the geology of the Portland Stone cladding and setting of the station in the natural environment of Green Park.
Art on the Underground commissioned artist John Maine RA to create a new artwork which forms part of the station structure for passengers to enjoy.
Albion Stone provided stones from the full range of Portland Stone beds available creating a stunning contrast between the stones
Albion Stone, a fourth generation family business pride ourselves on having a helpful and skilled workforce as well as modern and traditional manufacturing process to enable us to produce the highest quality Portland Stone with minimal environmental impact.