Southern Cross Station in Melbourne

Melbourne’s redeveloped modal interchange is an attractive community facility, its open plaza-like design promoting connectivity and regeneration of the local area. The 216 ≈ 180 m trapezoidal roof system is geometrically highly complex, with no symmetry or repetition. Aerodynamic studies were conducted to achieve a shape that could rely mainly on natural convection for ventilation. Exhaust fumes are drawn upwards...