Puhinui Station — Jasmax for Auckland Transport
Peter Engstrom was Principal / Design Lead for the project.

The challenge
Transform a suburban railway station into a rapid transit gateway to Auckland Airport. Delivered over a live rail corridor and through Covid interruptions.
What the experience brought
Customer-centred functional planning from pre-concept to delivery, with passenger flow driving the layout. Stakeholders across rail, bus and airport operations were brought into one plan, with early mana whenua engagement shaping the project narrative.
What it unlocked
Airport access in about ten minutes. The station is future-proofed for third and fourth mains, nine-car trains and elevated bus drop-off, and naturally ventilated to reduce operating cost. Winner of the NZIA Auckland Public Architecture Award 2022.





