• <b>B.Arch Final year thesis: Re-imagining Arapalayam: Redevelopment of a Bus Terminus (Individual Thesis)
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• <b>Aim: </b>This Project proposes a comprehensive solution in the form of an <b>Integrated Bus Terminus</b> with a focus on modern infrastructure, better passenger amenities, and <b>integrated transit planning, </b>which can significantly enhance the city's public transport system. Moreover, it would reflect Madurai's growth as a modern urban center while preserving its legacy as a city steeped in culture and tradition.
• <b>Objective: </b>The Primary objective of the proposed design for the Arapalayam Bus Terminus is:to transform the current transit facility into a modern, spacious, and efficient transportation hub that meets the growing demands of commuters, enhances urban mobility, and contributes to the city's civic and tourism infrastructure. The Design aims to address existing shortcomings while planning for future scalability.
• <b>Keygoals: </b>1. Alleviate Traffic Congestion2. Enhance Passenger Amenities3. Provision of demarcated zones for bays, admin, and common access areas.4. Provision of Recreational zones for the passengers
• <b>Scope of Work:</b>1. Master planning of the 7 Acre site for integrated development.2. Design of Demarcated spaces for Bus bays, Idle Bays, Passenger circulation, Ticketing, Waiting lounges, Admin and control, etc...3. Design of midscale hotel with short-stay facilities.4. Integration of commercial, retail, and food court zones.
• Inclusion of Landscape elements and Public Interaction zones along the riverbank.
• <b>Design Objectives:
• </b>1. Ensure passenger-oriented design to ensure comfort.2. Design for smoother operation of the bus and passengers.3. Ensure Maximum connectivity through multi-nodal access.4. Try to keep it environmentally friendly.
• Design Standards and Guidelines followed are from:1. National Building code 20162. TNCDBR 2019