BDES1020 Continuous City <Geoff, Parcasio>

Abstract

The proposed development for this site in Isfahan is an underground metro station. It is intended to extend the current railway project undergoing in this city, allowing more accessible locations for travellers. The design is also appropriate due to closest current railway in Iran is several kilometres away from this city, as well the city having high tourism activities. With high levels of residential areas located within, the metro station will strongly provide a more efficient and economical method of travelling people to locations around the city. The building further increases its efficiency in moving people to the underground platform, from the lifts and escalators located right at the entrance of the station. The ground has adequate open space for the public and station guards’ office to be on patrol, making it a welcoming experience and enabling a flow of movement for huge crowds upon arriving and departing from the station. The building will provide an upper plaza on the first floor that is catered for the public, a large space providing in particular for people to socialise or for other recreational and refreshment use. The view of the exterior of the building on either side is in the shape of a signpost, which although makes people on the street reflect on the idea of a traveller’s guide, but becomes an effective symbolism for the station, enabling people on the street to notice it easier and even use it a guide to help their way around the city.