High-speed railway station - Grad project

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Faculty of Fine Arts - Architecture Department, Helwan University

Graduation year: 2018-2023

Project: High-speed railway station

Grade: A+ (Excellent 90%) kept

Location: Mohamed Naguib Axis providing service to Katameya and New Cairo.

Mohamed Naguib High-speed railway station

ABSTRACT:

-Egypt’s vision for 2023 aims to choose a flexible way of life with a strategic focus on economics. Train stations are one of the most important buildings that distinguish cities and give them their own identity and character.

-The future electric high-speed railway (HSR) will open the possibility for the railway complex future expansion which extends between El-Alamein city to Mohamed Naguib, is 460 km long with a speed 350 km/hr. through an impressive seamless building in 24,000 meters square approximately that investigate environmental, social and economic sustainability through cultural landmarks, shops, entertainment, And interaction with the daylight. The building will attract passengers’ eyes through its façade that gives a unique identity to the city and a welcoming entrance with the respect to human scale that creates positive experiences for all travelers with optimal circulation travelers directing passengers recognizably and comfortably.

WHAT IS THE STATION THAT WILL BE DESIGNED?

-This route will include 18 stations, including 8 express train stations, and 10 regional train stations.

-Mohammed Naguib station was chosen for its unique approach to station design in Egypt.

CONCEPT DESIGN:

Every crowded railway station has a common experience: trying to navigate through the confusion and throng. What if, though, this path could be made more straightforward, logical, and surprisingly human?

Welcome to my graduation project, where we'll be redefining what it means to be in a High-speed railway station.

"As an integral aspect of our people-centered strategy, we've harnessed the power of light and green elements as primary, nature-inspired navigational cues. Lush vegetation gracefully guides travelers towards the gate, while natural daylight gently ushers them from the platform level, leading to the central hub and extending outward to the north, south, and east. We've also devised an unique shade pathway that effortlessly captures individuals' attention, guiding them directly to the platform without necessitating any assistance—a concept we call 'Green Spine Travel.' This innovative approach works along with with our color coding signage system."

The Conceptual design:

Molecules Become Passengers: In our vision, the molecules of osmosis transform into passengers navigating the urban landscape. Just as molecules move from high to low concentration, passengers flow effortlessly through spaces designed to direct and harmonize their movements.

Architecture as Membrane: Our architecture acts as the membrane, responding to the flow of human traffic. It's no longer a static backdrop but an active participant in the urban choreography, gently ushering individuals from bustling hubs to tranquil retreats.

Key Objectives:

-Effortless Flow: Our primary goal is to create an environment where people can move effortlessly, free from distractions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey through the urban landscape.

-Harmonious Design: We seek to establish harmony between architecture and human movement, where every space is intuitively designed to guide and accommodate the flow of passengers.

-The Experience: Step into a world where movement becomes a delightful experience.