The Western Transit Shed

Weedon Architects with BAM design were appointed as Executive Architects on this project as part of the redevelopment by Argent of King’s Cross.

The Western Transit Shed forms part of the Goods Yard complex designed by Lewis Cubitt in 1852. It is located along Stable Street and fronts the retail and foodie hotspot destination the Coal Drops and Lewis Cubitt Square which is notable for it’s water jet arches.

The existing buildings were aligned to the axis of the Copenhagen tunnel through which the trains arrived from the north of the UK. Stables were located under the loading platforms some of which remain under the Western Transit Shed. 

The Victorian brick facades were retained and renovated with the insertion of contemporary retail outlets and restaurants on the ground floor, under the archways and basement (ex stables) areas. The building met BREEAM excellent. Weedon Architects acted as Executive Architects to complete the Stanton Williams concept design