Divija Harish Patel

AR3017

During my site visit, I observed a fascinating mix of people—students from nearby universities, patients and their families from distant villages camped outside hospitals, hospital staff, tourists, and even beggars. Yet, despite this diverse tapestry, there was a stark absence of connection between them. That’s when I realized the true potential of my metro station’s location wasn’t just about transit; an opportunity to unite these worlds. I envisioned the station as more than just a stop—it could be a space for shared experiences. A place where anxious families could find solace, where institutions could foster knowledge exchange, and where joy could break through the seriousness of hospital surroundings. It would offer moments of respite—a chance to pause and breathe amidst the hustle. Thus create a platform of sharing: moments, small talks, food, joy, pain, sorrow, anxiety, leisure, respite, spread awareness, skills, knowledge, and ideas. To bring this vision to life, I introduced thoughtful programs: a bhojnalay ( free meal services), people coming together to eat, movie screenings working as a break amidst the serious atmosphere, sleeping pods, an organ donor memorial paying tribute and promoting people regarding organ donation, a donation wall where exchange can happen between ones who have more and ones who have less and an entrepreneur plaza near the R-CAT entrance where students can exhibit and test their startups and apps. Rooftop cafes, gaming zones having table tennis, pool snooker, play courts like box cricket and pickle ball, and a crèche would infuse life into the space and provide a respite from busy lives. Even the journey to the station would offer tranquility, with lush greens and pause points along the way. The structure of the metro station is also very simple, enhances the sense of platforms spatially, emphasizes the horizontality of the planes, and creates a sense of connection.