The heart of the design is the station square that extends through the concourse, providing a pleasant space for passengers to inhabit alongside retail outlets and intermodal connections. Connectivity across the site and over the rail links dictates the spatial layout and arrangement, providing a symmetrical design that serves communities on both sides.

The station building form softens the interface between the rail viaduct and the surrounding rural context, with the station descending to meet a raised datum. The materiality of the design is primarily birch timber to reflect the wooded landscape. The station structure is designed to be independent of the viaduct structure allowing for a simple buildability, reducing the construction programme.

The station provides sustainable transport links to the local communities serving the high-speed rail network. Connections to the station include biodiverse nature walks, tree lined boulevards, and links to the local cycle network. New and/or replaced trees fill the hardscaped site within its wooded context, while timber cladding and a green roof further integrate it into nature.