The £50m station masterplan aimed to develop Sheffield station into a high quality gateway to the city. It included a new footbridge, tram stop, spaces for retail outlets and public square, designed by EDAW, all opening December 2006.
The focus for the square is a water cascade and sculpture of Sheffield steel which "confirms that in the 21st century Sheffield still stands at the forefront of metal design" skyscraper city website. The cutting edge sculpture is a simple elegant blade of stainless steel with coloured glass end sections designed by Keiko Mukaide. At night it forms a dramatic cntrepiece guiding visitors towards the station.
The redevelopment also included Howard Street which has become a tree-lined boulevard with a stunning water feature. There are modern seating platforms underlit with blue neon lights making it a really exciting place in the evening.
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