Architecture Australia published an article on Southern Cross Station called "Bridging the Void" in their Jan/Feb 2007 issue. I was hunting for more information on the station because i pass through their every day, and as i mentioned a few blogs ago i remember it being widely criticised in the press last year. Oh, and the structure is pretty interesting too. And long span.
The article focusses on the urban planning strategies employed in the design of the station and the role of Public/Private Patnerships in large scale public buildings. It also notes the fluid nature of the roof form, and the irony in the technoligical complexity involved in creating such an organic looking building.
In terms of construction, the station had to remain functional during the course of the development, which put serious restrictions on the building and design process. As a result, the roof was designed as a series of prefabricated elements that had to be self supporting and able to span the tracks independently. The architects worked closely with several steel detailers around Melbourne to manage the risks invloved in such a complex project.
Raisbeck, P, "Bridging the Void", Architecture Australia, Architecture Media Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Jan/Feb 2007.
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