Barking Riverside Station shortlisted for prestigious construction prizes

The BCIAs, organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers and New Civil Engineer, are awards that seek to recognise and reward excellence in project delivery and, crucially, delivering positive outcomes for society. Barking Riverside Station has been shortlisted for the Transport Project of the Year: the category that recognises transport projects that are enhancing capacity, providing better connectivity, or helping to improve reliability of local, regional or national transport services.

The London Construction Awards celebrate achievements, developments and innovation across the UK’s booming construction industry. Barking Riverside Station has been shortlisted in the Project Team of the Year category: one that recognises excellence in collaboration, teamwork, and project delivery within the construction industry, celebrating teams that have showcased exceptional dedication and professionalism, contributing significantly to the success of construction projects across the UK.

As well as representing an important extension of London’s transport network, the much-celebrated Barking Riverside Station is a key element in the development of Barking Riverside as one of London’s largest new neighbourhoods. The station serves as a beacon for the new Barking Riverside development, connecting this new community of 10,800 homes to the London transport network.

Sitting at the end of a new viaduct and opening onto a new town square, it acts as a hub for the area’s new homes, healthcare, shopping, community and leisure facilities. The overall station form is simple and made of repeating elements – not only enabling cost-effective construction but also producing a play of materials and texture that create layers of transparency and shadow that change throughout the day.

We developed the station design with the Arcadis engineering team and delivered the project on site with Morgan Sindall Volker Fitzpatrick (Joint Venture) Contractors. Barking Riverside Station has previously been recognised for prizes including the AJ Awards and the Building Beauty Awards.

The London Construction Awards will announce winners on 27 Sep 2024, with the BCIAs announcing winners on 9 Oct 2024.

Barking Riverside Station stands as a beacon of architectural excellence through its innovative, sustainable, and community-focused design. Innovation and efficiency were at the heart of the design and delivery of the station; to see the project shortlisted in the BCIA and LCA awards is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of the entire Barking Riverside Station team. Their commitment to excellence has not only made this achievement possible but also set a benchmark for future projects.
Istiaq Prodhan, Associate