Canary Wharf Underground Station - Jubilee Plaza, Isle of Dogs, London, UK - Wikipedia Entries on Waymarking.com

The Architecture website [visit link] tells us:

"The Jubilee Line Extension was one of the triumphs of British engineering and architecture of the late twentieth century. Accompanying the regeneration of the London Docklands, it opened up huge swathes of south and east London for redevelopment. The architecture and planning of Docklands have been much criticised. Most, however,  agree that aesthetically and functionally the Jubilee Line is a great success.

Each station on the line is striking, but perhaps the most impressive is Canary Wharf (1991-99). Designed to allow access to the vast office and commercial development there, its scale is phenomenal. Unlike most other tube stations, for once, space was available. Thus, rather than being hidden deep beneath other buildings, above this can be found landscaped gardens and great glass canopies, lighting the station beneath.

Users are met with light, spacious interiors. The architecture is restrained: smooth grey concrete and cool steel dominate.  The glass melts into the concrete vaulting 

Below, the sleek, shiny escalators take centre stage, carrying many thousands daily. Who would think that this was once a busy dock, the new station walls holding back the might of both earth and water?"

The National rchives website [visit link] additionally tells us:

"Built entirely underground, Canary Wharf Underground Station uses a simple layout and dramatic design features to create a highly usable and durable space. Designed by Foster & Partners.

Canary Wharf Underground Station is built in a hollow of the former West India Dock. It is intensively used, with more peak time travellers than those using Oxford Circus.Constructed using 'cut-and-cover' techniques, the station itself is entirely underground. The only elements of the building that are visible externally are the vaulted glass canopies above the entrances. The roof of the station - the building's 'lid' - has been landscaped as a public park, with grass, trees, seating, fountains and paths. On entering the station concourse from either the platforms or from surface level at Canary Wharf, the large size of this space makes a notable impact.

Internally, the station's scale is monumental. However, effective organisation of the space and clear design, including good lighting, create a reassuring passenger experience within the space.

The building is commended for its clarity, simplicity, spatial quality and memorable image."