The Station at Cochrane Crossing

Cochrane, AB

The Cochrane Transit Hub, designed as a civic gateway, emphasizes the use of wood to reflect the town’s heritage while serving modern transit needs. Heavy timber glulam beams form the structure’s exposed "bones," offering both aesthetic appeal and functional shelter for transit users. These beams, visible through extensive glazing, cantilever into the north and south plazas, connecting the building to the surrounding public space. The Hub, which unites local and regional transit services, including future rail links, integrates wood as a nod to Cochrane’s history, with the nearby Spray Lake Sawmills playing a key role in the town’s identity. By incorporating wood, brick, and glass, the design ties into Cochrane’s architectural heritage, while fostering a vibrant, accessible civic space that promotes movement and connection.

Version History
  • Project uploaded by Canadian Wood Council on 10-08-2024
  • Project last updated by Canadian Wood Council on 11-07-2024
Project Details
  • Year Built

    2022

  • Number Of Stories

    1

  • Bldg system

    Innovative Light-Frame

  • Square footage

    7,696

  • Building Type:

    Transportation (Airports, Train or Subway Stations)

  • Material Types:

    Mass Timber

Project Team
  • RJC Engineers
    RJC Engineers Structural Engineer
  • Adrien Williams Photography Photographer
  • GEC Architecture Architect/Firm
  • Michael Wach Architectural Photography Photographer
  • Town of Cochrane Owner/Developer
  • Western Archrib Structural Wood Systems Wood Supplier
Version History
  • Project uploaded by Canadian Wood Council on 10-08-2024
  • Project last updated by Canadian Wood Council on 11-07-2024
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