Tube station listed for architectural importance

Southwark Underground Station has been added to the National Heritage List in recognition of its architectural and historical importance.

The station, which opened in 1999 as part of the Jubilee line extension, had been described as "one of the most memorable and theatrical spaces on the London Underground network".

Heritage minister Baroness Twycross said the station was a "stunning example of late 20th Century architecture". She said she was "thrilled" to help protect the design, "with its striking play on natural and artificial light".

Henrietta Billings, director of Save Britain's Heritage, said she was delighted the building had been recognised with a national listing.

The station was listed at Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England.

Built between 1994 and 1999, it features a circular ticket hall, a blue glass screen and steel-panelled tunnel in its lower concourse.

The station was one of six new underground stations on the Jubilee line extension that opened in 1999.

Each station was intended to have a unique identity but linked by shared materials including stainless steel and polished concrete.

Historic England said the station had "earnt its place" on the heritage list.

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