The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line Project is a transformational project delivering 5 new stations and precincts in Perth, Western Australia. Valued at $1.65 billion (AUD), the project spans 21 kilometres of new rail through the city’s growing northeast suburbs. Inherently public in nature, the five stations have a cohesive line-wide identity representing a thoughtful integration of civic architecture within Perth’s suburban landscape.

With a 120-year design life, the stations provide resilient infrastructure that will support the communities in this region for generations. The project sets new sustainability benchmarks for rail infrastructure globally and supports masterplans that will enable growth and densification.

The breadth of the project provided a unique opportunity for the design team to create a line-wide identity and cohesive architectural narrative across the line. Inherently public in nature, the Ellenbrook Line represents a thoughtful integration of civic architecture within Perth’s suburban landscape. The design plays with scale, balancing civic grandeur with domestic scaled environments.

The design narrative draws inspiration from its suburban context, with stations that embrace the qualities, aspiration and sensibilities of Australian suburbia to create human-centred spaces that are safe and easy to navigate, with a sense of familiarity. The project sets new sustainability benchmarks for rail infrastructure in Western Australia.

Photography by Trevor Mein