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STATION UPGRADE – TICKET HALL STATION UPGRADE – TICKET HALL Existing Proposed 2

Improved ticket hall area STATION UPGRADE – PLATFORM LEVEL • Need identified for an interchange overbridge • Integrated with emergency exit to Thurloe Square 3

DESIGN PRINCIPLES • Revetments : enhancing the heritage quality of the revetments • Con3nuity of design : consistent design elements for new assets • Scale : size based on exis:ng sta:on features and opera:onal need • Lightweight : materials to reduce visual impacts on heritage features ARCHITECTURAL DISTRICT & CIRCLE NEW PLATFORM CANOPY ANALYSIS PRINCIPLES SOUTH KENSINGTON STATION UPGRADE : 05015-AP-00-005

EASTBOUND DISTRICT LINE PLATFORM Outline of stair cano Outline of new cano py py Track Existing Platform Track Revetments : structural rhythm based on revetment pilasters for placement of columns Continuity of design : platform and stair canopies designed as one integrated element that continues from the ticket hall through the platform to the overbridge ARCHITECTURAL DISTRICT & CIRCLE NEW PLATFORM CANOPY ANALYSIS PRINCIPLES SOUTH KENSINGTON STATION UPGRADE : 05015-AP-00-005

APPROACH TO CANOPY DESIGN Revetments : use of transparent glass to provide views of revetments Scale : height of canopy to match bottom of arch and similar height to existing Lightweight : elegant structure that does not detract from the revetments. ARCHITECTURAL DISTRICT & CIRCLE NEW PLATFORM CANOPY ANALYSIS PRINCIPLES SOUTH KENSINGTON STATION UPGRADE : 05015-AP-00-005

INTEGRATED APPROACH Existing revetment New platform Canopy New canopy structure New platform Revetments, continuity of design, scale, lightweight: Enhancing the quality of the revetments though column positions, lighting, signage, and detail ARCHITECTURAL DISTRICT & CIRCLE NEW PLATFORM CANOPY ANALYSIS PRINCIPLES SOUTH KENSINGTON STATION UPGRADE : 05015-AP-00-005