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      The Future of Station Design Conference 2011

      The second Future of Station Design conference took place on Monday 16th May at the German Gymnasium Kings Cross, wielding a cross section of those involved with design, development, infrastructure, technology and retail within rail stations.

      The conference format included plenty of networking opportunities and a chance for delegates to build relationships with exhibitors who included Codra, UKTI, Cycle365, AMT coffee, Merson Signs and CCD. 5 great speeches followed by workshops which also gave the audience an opportunity to raise their own voice, themes included ‘Continental Connections’, ‘Station Management’, ‘Retail in Rail’ and ‘Station Design’.

      The program also included a tour of the Atos Origin innovation exhibition which showcased the latest technological advances.

       

      • Awards sponsored by Merson Signs

        The conference ended with an awards
        ceremony with winners including:

        Innovation in Design
        Jonathan Hodges // Jason Bruges Studios

        Innovation in Engineering
        Mervyn George // AATi

        Innovation in Station in Retail
        Neil Monnery // WH Smith

        Best in Conference
        Red Sporred Hanky

        Outstanding Achievement
        in Station Design and Construction

        Hiro Aso // John McAslan and Partners

         


      • Feedback

        “Excellent opportunity to meet large number of people, sharing ideas and listening to inspirational speakers”

        Loraine Organ, Chiltern Railways

        “An extremly valuable opportunity to analyse a better infrastructure”

        Craig Tucker, Tfl

        “Excellent range of speakers and topics at an extremely well organised and delivered event”
        
John Russell, Royal Haskoning
        
”The conference was the best conference I have attend because of the excellent workshops and the networking opportunities”

        David Meghen, Robinson Low Francis
        “Review of a number of different aspects of Development of major station projects in the UK!”

        Andy Norris, Mouchel