D5 Architects LLP - Projects

Ground Transport Interchange 01/08/2008

Ground Transport Interchange


Value: £14.5m

Area:

Contract: Design and Build

Role: Lead Designer, Architect RIBA Work Stage E > L

Client: Manchester Airport/ John Sisk and Sons Ltd

Sector: Transportation

Built at the heart of Manchester Airport adjacent to the existing rail station, the project provides a multi-modal transport interchange that will combine heavy rail, Metrolink, local bus, coach and taxi/car drop off for staff and passengers of the airport. The project is a key element in the development of Manchester Airport to facilitate a planned increase of public transport passengers in 2005 to 6 million, given the airport’s growth projection to 30 million by this date.

D5 working with main contractors John Sisk and Son Ltd have completed the fit-out of the transport interchange. The aim of the design was to create an airport terminal style environment, providing retail opportunities, ticket sales, waiting, circulation and multi-modal travel information. The development also included the fit-out of approximately 9,000m2 of fully serviced office space over 6 floors.