Anzac Station is a train and tram interchange delivered as one of five new underground stations forming part of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project. The station features a glulam diagrid canopy spanning approximately 84 metres in length and 20 metres in width. The structure is supported by 16-metre steel columns and incorporates 12 skylights along its central spine.
Timber introduces a natural warmth to the station canopy, complementing the skylights and “open metro” philosophy which emphasises natural light, weather protection, and a generous sense of openness.
The station’s biophilic design approach - incorporating natural materials and daylight to connect people to nature within the built environment - is expressed through use of exposed timber and skylights. This creates a visual connection to the neighbouring Shrine of Remembrance and surrounding parklands, reinforcing the station’s relationship with Melbourne’s established public landscape.
