Component 1 - U6 coursework June 20 Week 1&2

COMPONENT 1 U6 Coursework June 20~Lo Ben

Secondary Research: Slough Bus Station The Slough Bus Station has a very distinctive canopy – made from aluminium. The 130-meter canopy acts as shelter for the public who walks underneath from platform to platform. The end wraps round into a two storey building which accomadates the bus driver's facility, toilet, café, newsagent, ticket office and a waiting area. The bus are also parked diagonally halfway from the platform so passenger can enter the vehicle without stepping on the road – which is a very good health and safety feature.

Secondary Research: Osijek Bus Terminal This is a bus terminal from Osijek, Croatia. Its design is very economically friendly and did not cost a lot however it shows me how a bus terminal may operate. 16 bus stations lies behind the building. The passengers wait inside the bus terminal. The bus terminal offers cafĂŠ restraunts and a gym. The inside is very self-explanatory and basic but the long corridoors allow quick transportaion from platform to platform.

Bus Stations

Main Body Passenger Drop-off

Secondary Research: Arriva Heaquarters Arriva Headquarters is a bus garage in Portagul. It can hold up to 16 buses indoor but also 80 more outside. This headquaters is made up of offices, garages and maintainence shops. The office building is glass-coated lacquer, seeking advantage of the local landscape, views and solar orientation. Part of the building is elevated of the ground to give a optimal area for easy manourvering.

Design Brief: My objective is to redesigning a bus terminal for Romford Station which is stimulating, user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing. This is important as this will impact the user's experience of the transportation system but also the whole of the town. Romford is a place where a lot of hard-working people live, and I want to represent this town's value using architectures in the heart of the town, "Romford Train Station".

Furthermore, bus drivers is a very important part of London, so I want to create a better place for them to relax after their hard work. The current problem for them is their lack of space to relax and socialize with their closed-knit friendship with their collogues, causing them to stand at the side of the pavements. They also need space to move around after hours of sitting on the driver seat – as this isn't very healthy and may increase the health risk for these drivers.

Finally, the problem with the area now is the spread of seven different bus stops inside a 100-meter radius which feels even longer with the traffic lights delaying the ability to travel from A to B. This is a major problem when people are rushing to catch their train or bus; a problem for elderly or disabled people too.

Reason why I chose Romford Station: I personally chose this place because this is the town where I grew up in and I know very well of because of my frequent visit to this area – but this will also help me learn even more about this area. This area always feels different depending on the time and day as if it has its own personality. Romford is also a place where it has a long interesting history.

However, on the more obvious reason is because this place already has a bus terminal, so I know it is essential for the TFL and already well thought out as it is also next to Romford Station – it is almost like a transport hub. But it need redesigning, so I decided to take the task.

Specification: • • • • • • • •

My objective is to design a bus terminal for Romford Station and learn more about how buses move around the area.

The bus terminal must have a place where passengers can relax or keep occupied while waiting for the bus and for bus drivers to take their break.

This could be a café, pavilion, park ,etc.

There must be a smooth movement of vehicles and people around the site to increase productive speed and minimal confusion.

Site must be user friendly for the: elderly; disabled and children.

Must keep passengers safe from all elements of the weather.

This project will be based on the theme of Movement and Flow Minimal walking distance from the train station Make the passengers safe from vehicles

Location - Romford Station

Station

Bus Driver's Parking Private Business Parking

Flats

River Rom

Bus Driver's Building

Food chains / Businesses

Bus waiting space

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Location - Romford Station