<h2><b>B.Arch Final year thesis: Re-imagining Arapalayam: Redevelopment of a Bus Terminus (Individual Thesis)<br><br></b><p></p></h2><h5><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.</h5><h5><br><b>Objective: </b>The Primary objective of the proposed design for the Arapalayam Bus Terminus is:</h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">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.<br></span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;"><br></span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;"><b>Keygoals:&nbsp;</b></span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">1. Alleviate Traffic Congestion</span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">2. Enhance Passenger Amenities</span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">3. Provision of demarcated zones for bays, admin, and common access areas.</span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">4. Provision of Recreational zones for the passengers<br></span><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;"><br><b>Scope of Work:</b></span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">1. Master planning of the 7 Acre site for integrated development.</span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">2. Design of Demarcated spaces for Bus bays, Idle Bays, Passenger circulation, Ticketing, Waiting lounges, Admin and control, etc...</span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">3. Design of midscale hotel with short-stay facilities.</span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">4. Integration of commercial, retail, and food court zones.<br></span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">5. Inclusion of Landscape elements and Public Interaction zones along the riverbank.<br></span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;"><br></span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;"><br><b>Design Objectives:<br><br></b></span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">1. Ensure passenger-oriented design to ensure comfort.</span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">2. Design for smoother operation of the bus and passengers.</span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">3. Ensure Maximum connectivity through multi-nodal access.</span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">4. Try to keep it environmentally friendly.<br><br><br>Design Standards and Guidelines followed are from:</span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">1. National Building code 2016</span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;">2. TNCDBR 2019<br><br></span><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;"><br></span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;"><br><br><br><br></span></h5><h5><span style="color: inherit; background-color: initial;"><br><br></span></h5><p></p>