Designing the Elizabeth Line - Shaping London's Future Transit

Conference, Seymour Centre

Session Partner: BlueScope
Session 3 (S3)

When: 2:45-3:45pm, Saturday, 03 May
Where: Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre, University of Sydney

The Elizabeth Line, one of London’s most ambitious infrastructure projects and winner of the 2024 Royal Institute of British Architects’ Stirling Prize, represents a significant leap forward in the city’s transport network. In this session, Neill McClements from Grimshaw will provide an in-depth look at the design, planning, and engineering behind the iconic Elizabeth Line, highlighting the challenges, innovations, and architectural contributions that shaped the project. Neill will explore how this vital addition to London’s transportation system integrates seamlessly with the city’s urban fabric while enhancing connectivity and sustainability. This session offers a unique opportunity to understand the complexity and impact of a major urban infrastructure project.

Speaker:

Neill McClements, Partner, Grimshaw

Neill McClements has over 25 years’ experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of major transport infrastructure projects. Passionate about creating transport systems and environments that enhance passenger experience and enable active sustainable travel, Neill’s experience spans rail, metro and high-profile infrastructure projects including the Lubetkin Prize winning Southern Cross Station in Melbourne, Fulton Centre in New York, the Northern Line Extension in London, and currently, the Dublin Metrolink in Ireland, and he regularly contributes to industry discourse through lectures and publications.