WW+P Architects

Weston Williamson to submit £140m plans for Wales’s busiest station

Winner at the Building Beauty Awards, our scheme at Barking Riverside Station was described by the judges as “as an elegant, disciplined piece of work, light and airy at platform level. The result is a building with personality and visual coherence.” The project abides by our practice’s core values. 🤝 People-focused: the station is fully accessible with step-free access from street to train and extensive glazing creates views towards the River Thames and provides shelter for passengers on the elevated platforms. 💡 Inventive: at platform level, faceted and perforated Corten panels screen the viaduct and conceal services, while the exposed roof trusses create interplay of light and shadow while also facilitating regular structural inspections. 🌎 Responsible: the station is central to the development of one of London’s largest new neighbourhoods, it serves as a beacon for the Barking Riverside development, connecting the community of 10,800 homes to the London transport network, and acting as a hub for the area’s new healthcare, shopping, community and leisure facilities. Learn more about the station 🚄 : https://lnkd.in/e2JKfEBK WW+P, part of Egis' Architecture Line | #raildevelopment #TOD #lightrail #UK #TfL #Infrastructure Barking Riverside Limited Transport for London

We’re pleased to see Transport for Wales (TfW) release images showing our proposal for Cardiff Central Station and what it could look like after an investment programme of up to £140 million to enhance the station.   TfW is leading the scheme to revamp Wales’ busiest railway station, bringing us on as Lead Architects working with Mott MacDonald, and these new visuals provide a future glimpse of how the station could look.   The proposed improvements will modernise the station and support long-term passenger growth, while still complementing the history and heritage of the building.   Philip Turner, Design Director and the Project’s Lead at WW+P said of the scheme:   “Working with TfW on such a significant station for the region has been hugely rewarding. The upgrade scheme will future proof the station site for generations to come, whilst protecting the rich historical fabric people know today.”   Read more about our design: https://lnkd.in/emHKg5Xx or in the Architects’ Journal: https://lnkd.in/eAiqND-p   WW+P, part of Egis' Architecture Line | #raildevelopment #TOD #stationdesign #TfW #cardiff #rail

Northern #MIPIM delegation spotlight: we're pleased to be working with architectural and urban design practice WW+P Architects as they support the North of England at MIPIM. You can meet head of residential Beatrix Young - pictured below - along with chief executive Ali Mowahed this week in Cannes.

It’s fantastic to see the London Growth Plan, featuring our work on the Bakerloo Line Extension (BLE) and development on and around the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), released last week by the Mayor of London. The plan outlines a ten-year programme that revolves around sustainable infrastructure across the city and beyond. It will see the addition of around 200,000 new homes and potential direct high speed links to new locations around Europe. With WW+P projects such as our work with AECOM on the BLE, DLR, development around our Barking Riverside Station and more mentioned by name in the plan, we are thrilled to continue to be involved in the growth and futureproofing of our home city. Find out more about the plan and our involvement in the Architects’ Journal: https://lnkd.in/eCG_v5ME WW+P, part of Egis' Architecture Line | #raildevelopment #TOD #lightrail #UK #TfL #Infrastructure #highspeedrail #londongrowthplan

We’re delighted to see Isha Ahmed picking up her The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects RIBA Part I (Level 6) prize at the ceremony at Mansion House last week. A privilege to have as part of our team, Isha joins a line of other Part I and II prize-winners here at WW+P and it’s great to see their talent celebrated both in and outside of the studio. Congrats Isha! Read more about the awards: https://lnkd.in/egUfc-n6

"By aligning transport projects with urban planning and sustainability objectives, cities can foster inclusive growth, connectivity, and long-term economic resilience. As London continues to evolve, these projects serve as a model for integrating transport infrastructure into broader urban development strategies, ensuring a more sustainable and prosperous future for all." Read Project Director Raffaella Rospo's write-up of NLA's recent insightful webinar discussing transport infrastructure’s role in shaping community identity in London. NLA brought together experts to discuss the transformative effects of projects in London like the Elizabeth Line and the potential of the Bakerloo Line Extension - both of which WW+P is pleased to play a significant role in. Raffaella shared her views as a 2025 NLA Expert Panellist for Transport and Infrastructure (pictured here enjoying NLA's recent 'Meet the Experts' gathering!) She joins other leading London figures to focus on the future of mobility and modal share of streets for all users, as well as the impact of transport infrastructure in unlocking growth and accessibility across the capital. Read the piece: https://lnkd.in/etJzj3GK WW+P, part of Egis' Architecture Line | #nlalondon #london #transport #infrastructure #elizabethline #bakerlooline

What works for small towns and rural areas? Paj Valley of Stantec brought together a panel at Interchange this week to answer this question, featuring WW+P Head of Landscape Architecture Isabella Bhoan, Grace Grant of WSP and Andrew Atkins of Solum / Kier Property. In a discussion about what is possible in low-demand and rural areas and how transport hubs can act as catalysts for development and regeneration, Isabella spoke about our work on Hereford Transport Hub; the challenges of the area combined with the opportunities to celebrate the location and create a landmark for Hereford. Key to our design was understanding pedestrian movement and how to create a public realm forecourt for recreation, and a local anchorage for the public. With extensive stakeholder engagement and user analysis, the project was a shining example of our core values in action - being people-focused, responsible and inventive. Thank you to #Interchange for having us. Learn more about Hereford Transport Hub: https://lnkd.in/esZnyk9j WW+P, part of Egis' Architecture Line | #hereford #transport #infrastructure #activetravel

Chair Rob Naybour’s trip around China continued with a visit to Dongguan to meet with the Dongguan Metro Group. After touring the city and its current infrastructure, Rob presented a suite of our ongoing works in the region and globally. It was a real pleasure for Rob and Edouard Ducamp to meet the team. WW+P, part of Egis' Architecture Line | #China #Infrastructure #TOD #metro #development #shenzen #guangzhou

Not long until MIPIM! CEO Ali Mowahed now joins our WW+P delegation alongside Director and Head of Residential Beatrix Young, Senior Architect Lucy Dunn and Director Neil Baker who will all be in Cannes next week for the event. Please get in touch with us if you'd like to meet. We're also proud to be part of the Place North cohort which has curated the North of England’s presence at MIPIM, connecting the largest investors, developers, and local government executives to accelerate inclusive and transformational growth in the region and beyond. See you in France ☀️ WW+P, part of Egis' Architecture Line | #MIPIM #TOD #development #placenorth #event