The first names of firms working on a huge scheme to redevelop Liverpool Street station are beginning to emerge with Swiss architect Herzog & de Meuron drawing up plans for a block up to 20 storeys tall above part of the concourse, Building Design’s sister publication Building understands.

Shard developer Sellar is speaking to Network Rail about the job, codenamed Project Mersey, which will involve creating over one million sq ft of mixed-use space at the site as well as revamping the third busiest station in the country with new entrances at its southern end. It will also include building a new two-level concourse which is designed to reduce overcrowding at the station.

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