Brutalist Controversy: Preston Bus Station's Fight for Survival

Preston Bus Station, a key transport hub in Preston, Lancashire, England, showcases Brutalist architecture. Constructed between 1968 and 1969 by Ove Arup & Partners, the station was designed to accommodate 80 double-decker buses. With a capacity that placed it second among Western European bus stations, the station boasted a multi-storey car park for 1,100 cars, five-floor balconies with curved designs to protect car bumpers, a cover balustrade to shield passengers from the elements, and subways connecting the station to nearby buildings. Despite multiple threats of demolition, the station was eventually granted Grade II protected status in 2013, following a renovation costing £23 million. However, opposition to its demolition remains.

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