Why 'Spanish Steps?' Viv.
The majority of the steel frame has been erected around a regular grid pattern of 10.9m x 9.6m. Most of the steel sections are of a transportable size with the exception of two large plate girders that span over the new southern entrance. Known as the Spanish Steps, this will be one of the main entrances into the redeveloped station. The plate girders, which support four levels of retail frame above and create a large column free area, are 33m long and had to be brought to site in three pieces.
The light from the roof wont shine down on the platforms just the main concourse, the platforms and track will remain pretty much the same with a bit of tarting up, the main work is the concourse area which will be like walking through a modern airport.....all shops etc. there will be two retail levels which will include bars and restaurants and of course john lewis. Regards PeteThat looks much better in the sense there will be more light above the platforms. The 1960s station was always such a dingy station; artificial harsh lighting, soulless concrete, no interesting features. Let's hope the final result is a bit more welcoming as this is often the first view that visitors get of Birmingham. Don't suppose they've removed that dreadful ramp yet on to Stephenson Place/New Street though. Viv.
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Don't suppose they've removed that dreadful ramp yet on to Stephenson Place/New Street though. Viv.
I am assuming that dome will be over the concourse facing out onto Smallbroke Ringway but at the present time I still can't get my head round what the final layout will be.