The Gadigal people of the Eora Nation
NSW
Waterloo Station is part of Sydney Metro, Sydney’s new rapid-transit rail system. Its design reflects the inner-city suburb’s rich Indigenous, social and industrial history and lays the foundation for the new Waterloo Metro Quarter precinct.
Outside, the station’s scale and materials respect the suburb’s existing buildings and character. Three interior levels reflect Waterloo’s layered heritage, inspired by the phrase ‘the past is in the earth and the future is in the sky’ learnt from Indigenous advisor Yerrabingin. Design elements nod to the ancient on platform level and rise to the present at street level, unified by a palette of locally informed colours, textures and art.
Three embedded artworks by Indigenous artist Nicole Monks include the smiling image of local dancer Roscoe, towering over the concourse and signalling a bright future.
Generous proportions, natural light and clear sightlines simplify navigation and make using public transport an enjoyable and uplifting experience.
Troy Uleman, Director
Imran Patel, Associate Director
Lisa Shao, Graduate of Architecture
Colin Bennie, Director
Leonardo Lamanuzzi, BIM Coordinator
Jeff Tang, Design Architect
John McAslan, Director
Fanos Panayides, Director
ASPECT Studios, Landscape Consultant
Nicole Monks / Mili Mili, Artist
WSP, Engineer
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
