Kaohsiung Modern - R9 Central Park Station Introduction
Central Park Station is a stop on the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line, located at the intersection of Wufu and Zhongshan Roads. The station is surrounded by a prime area of Kaohsiung City, attracting a large crowd. The MRT Bureau specifically designed it with the concept of "Modern Kaohsiung," led by British architect Richard Rogers. The design features a large white canopy and lightweight yellow columns, creating an image of flight. This white canopy not only gives Central Park Station a fashionable atmosphere and structural beauty but also includes a unique rainwater collection system that directs rainwater into an internal stepped waterfall. Sunlight, flowing water, and green plants on the walls make the station feel refreshingly natural, echoing the connection with Central Park. At night, the station is illuminated, and the double rows of escalators along with the waterfall become incredibly glamorous. The rain canopy appears to float with the wind, symbolizing the city's vitality, takeoff, and growth.
