PROJECT
West Ashfield Station is a fake London Underground Station built on the third floor of an office building Ashfield House, West London. It is used for experiential learning to train London Underground staff and emergency services in a fully simulated environment.
West Ashfield Simulated LUL Station
Isle of Dogs, London, UK
t: +44 (0)20 71931398
Below:
Sample progress images of West Ashfield Station - led by Jim Sitch, Operational Learning, London Underground Ltd and built by Paragon Creative initially at their premises in York and later installed at Ashfield House.
SERVICES RENDERED
๏scoping document
๏plans, 3D model and animations
๏photographic library
๏video and motion graphics
๏sourced items eg ’83 stock train
๏located suppliers
๏co-ordinated diverse internal and external expertise
๏tender documents (200 station items described in detail)
๏clarified design requirements for Contractor
๏commented on all Contractor drawings on behalf of the Client
๏managed the design on site to completion
UNIQUE CHALLENGES
๏Down scaling an Underground Station into a wing of an office building
๏Developing a good understanding of fleet, track, station and signalling requirements
๏Locating and co-ordinating extremely diverse expertise, contractors and specialists
๏Dealing with unusual product development issues, challenging time scales, cash flow and budget pressures.
Above:
3D Animation created to develop and communicate the design concept, generate interest, secure funding, and form part of the tender documentation.
Below:
Lighting Sequence Animation created to illustrate the design intention, demonstrate timings and form part of the tender documentation.
AWARDS FINALIST
๏“Innovation of the year” National Rail Awards
๏ “Excellence through Technology Award” Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
