Modern Kaohsiung - R9 Central Park Station Introduction
Central Park Station is a station on the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line located at the intersection of Wufu and Zhongshan Roads. Since the station is situated in a prime area of Kaohsiung City with a high volume of foot traffic, the MRT Bureau specifically designed it with the concept of "Modern Kaohsiung." Renowned British architect Richard Rogers oversaw the design, featuring a large white canopy and slender yellow columns, embodying a design ethos named "Soaring." This white canopy not only creates a stylish atmosphere and structural beauty for Central Park Station but also includes a unique rainwater collection design, directing rainwater into an internal stepped waterfall. Sunlight, flowing water, and green plants adorning the walls give the station a fresh, natural feel akin to a forest, echoing the nearby Central Park. At night, the station is illuminated, with double rows of escalators and the waterfall appearing incredibly glamorous, while the rain shelter becomes translucent as if soaring with the wind, symbolizing the city's vibrancy, ascent, and growth.
