A woman in a blue dress walks towards a flight of stairs in a train station, with modern architecture and a platform sign reading “1” above her.
A view of a train station at dusk, featuring a curving, glass-walled structure elevated over a busy street with cars and pedestrians.
A woman walks past a large glass facade with geometric design, part of an elevated train station structure that includes staircases and transparent panels.
A side view of Parkdale Station, showcasing a large glass facade with visible interior lighting and a car passing in front.
An elevated train track with a nearby outdoor seating area featuring picnic tables and palm trees, where people are gathered enjoying the space.

Parkdale Station

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Architect/Designer: COX Architecture (architecture), Rush Wright Associates (landscape architect), Lindsay Perry Access (accessibility consultant), Codus (building surveyor), WSP(engineer) 2025

Description

Located on the Frankston train line, the Parkdale Level Crossing Removal Project re-envisioned the existing rail corridor, creating safer cross-corridor connections and providing a new train station, tram stop and associated infrastructure to service the local community.

The design of the station celebrates the character of the bayside local village and provides a new central open town square space suitable for programmed events and informal gathering. Continuing the coastal theme, the station’s gently curved form references nautical architecture like lighthouses and navigation beacons. The translucent facade brings in natural light by day and casts a soft glow at night while providing a unique identity for the station.

Elevating the rail has enabled the creation of significant new public open space for the community and connects retail on Como Parade East and West with a new town square in the heart of Parkdale Village.

What's On

Join senior project leaders from COX for guided tours of the station and hear more about the design concept and approach. 

Images: (1-5) Parkdale Station. All photos: COX Architecture.

Important Details

Tour/event summary information

Saturday 25 July
Tours running every hour starting at 10am. Last tour departs 3pm
Running for 45 minutes in groups of 20

Bookings

No bookings required. Tour group capacity is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meeting Point

Meet at the circular meeting space outside the main entry

Accessibility

Ramp or level (step free) entry, Lift access to all public levels, Accessible parking, All ages

There is some ramps, levels and stairs. Lift access available.

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