Modern Kaohsiung - 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. Due to its proximity to a bustling area in Kaohsiung City, the MRT Bureau specifically designed the station with the concept of "Modern Kaohsiung." Renowned British architect Richard Rogers was responsible for the design, featuring a massive white canopy and lightweight yellow pillars, creating an imagery of flight. This white canopy not only gives Central Park Station a stylish atmosphere and structural beauty but also includes a special rainwater collection system that directs rainwater into an internal stair-like waterfall. The interplay of sunlight, flowing water, and green plants on the walls makes the station feel refreshingly natural, akin to a forest, echoing the essence of Central Park. At night, the station is illuminated, with double rows of elevators and waterfalls becoming incredibly glamorous, while the rain shelter appears so transparent that it looks like it could fly with the wind, symbolizing the city’s vitality, ascent, and growth.
