Sustainability leads Huddersfield’s bus station redevelopment
Plans for the bus station include a 120m long green roof and solar PV canopy.
The plans are being submitted by Stephen George + Partners (SGP) in conjunction with AHR. The bus station transformation is a partnership between Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority. They will create a gateway to the revitalised town centre along with enhanced passenger facilities.
‘Huddersfield is the largest bus station in West Yorkshire,’ Alistair Branch, partner at SGP said. ‘The unique roof canopy structure has a contemporary design, reminiscent of the rolling Yorkshire landscape.’
He added: ‘SGP has been involved in the project for several years, developing the canopy from initial concept, through business case approval to the design now submitted for planning approval.’
Plans were submitted on 13th August to Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council and show a biodiverse roof, which includes a sedum green roof covering, 148 solar photovoltaic rooflight panels and mansafe access points.
Matt Beaumont, Associate at SGP, said: ‘The canopy uses a glulam lattice to support a mix of sedum roof and solar panel glass to create a light and inviting transition space from the public realm to the bus station itself.
‘The integrated roof lights not only let natural light flow into the area but produce their own green energy, whilst the sedum promotes biodiversity, reducing rainwater runoff and helping improve local air quality. The solar glazing ensures energy generation is visible to users below for educational purposes whilst additionally diffusing direct sunlight.’
Alistair continued: ‘As Matt and I are Huddersfield residents, we are immensely proud of our design for Huddersfield Bus Station Canopy. We believe it has balanced sustainability with quality materials and created the landmark gateway to this strategic transport hub that the council and locals want and deserve,’
If planning is granted, work is expected to start on site in the Summer of 2025.
Image: Stephen George + Partners
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