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Originally Posted by Rick A
How do our old stations compare to the ones you see?
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Wow, that's a question. I think it's a matter of style. A station is really just a place where you wait for trains - hopefully without getting cold or wet.
I'm a great fan of the USA, and I think one reason is the way that there are so many different influences in design, due to the many nationalities of people who emigrated there.
Also - at least to my eyes, architecture in the UK tends to be rather understated, whereas in the States you make things which are big and bold.
Compare Grand Central in NYC, with St Pancras in London. I love them both, and their style mirrors the ethos of the countries they're built in.
HTH, BW