Preston Bus Station: Redesign ideas on show

Preston bus station was considered the largest bus station in Europe when it opened in 1969.

Five shortlisted designs have gone on display in a competition to redesign Preston bus station.

Lancashire County Council is to spend £23m redeveloping the building and creating a youth zone.

Nearly 100 designs were submitted from around the world in the competition, which is being run with the Royal Institute of British Architects.

The shortlisted designs have been published online, where people can cast their vote before 21 July.

Design 1: Features a curved terrace

They include a new 33-bay bus station, coach park, redeveloped car park, sports hall and outdoor pitch.

Design 2: View towards the Youth Zone from the south

Preston bus station was considered the largest bus station in Europe when it opened in 1969.

Design 3: View from St John's shopping centre

The site, which was under threat from demolition, was given Grade II listed status in 2013.

Design 4: Looking north from Lord Street

Design 5: View towards the Youth Zone from the south