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i. Tasks and Projects I was involved in
i. Tasks and Projects I was involved in
The project involved the design of a station on the upcoming Jurong Region Line, JW1 Gek Poh.
Task 1: determine the most effective platform layout given the site constraints.
Side Platform
Side Platform
Pictured above: EW22 Dover
Tracks run through the centre of the station. In Singapore, this is mainly seen in infill stations (i.e. stations built on an existing line) such as EW22 Dover and NS12 Canberra, and most stations on the Bukit Panjang LRT.
Island Platform
Island Platform
Pictured above: NS18 Toa Payoh
Tracks run both sides of the platform. In Singapore, this is the most common platform layout. It is seen in a majority of stations, as it allows for less restricted passenger flow.
Task 2: Research into the common materials used in station construction, and determine which materials are best suited for the various aspects of our station.
Structural: Steel
Structural: Steel
- Durable
- High tensile strength
- Corrosion-resistant
Skylight: Glass
Skylight: Glass
- Weather-resistant
- Allows natural lighting
- Aesthetically pleasing
Facade: Terracotta
Facade: Terracotta
- Durable
- Integrates with station surroundings
Roof: Aluminium
Roof: Aluminium
- Lightweight
- High tensile strength
- Inexpensive
Louvres: Frosted Glass
Louvres: Frosted Glass
- Allows natural lighting
- Restricts passengers' line of sight into HDB blocks
Foundation: Concrete
Foundation: Concrete
- Durable
- Low-maintenance
- Inexpensive
Task 3: build a scale model of the station showcasing our chosen platform layout and exterior design, and displaying the flow of passengers in and out of the station.
ii. Activities done
ii. Activities done
Background Reading
Background Reading
Before we embarked on our project, we first had to read and understand several documents: the Architectural Design Criteria, Civil Design Criteria, and Code of Railway Protection.
Platform Layout
Platform Layout
We researched into the key considerations in station construction.
- Space constraints
- Cost
- Existing interchanges
- Future interchanges
- Accessbility (for the elderly & disabled)
TEL Project Information Centre Visit
TEL Project Information Centre Visit
On 10th January, we visited the Gek Poh neighbourhood in order to understand the needs of the area. We surveyed residents for their opinion on the upcoming development, and noted the neighbourhood background and the nature of the surrounding urban environment. This would be crucial in the station design process.
Gek Poh Site Visit
Gek Poh Site Visit
On 10th January, we visited the Gek Poh neighbourhood in order to understand the needs of the area. We surveyed residents for their opinion on the upcoming development, and noted the neighbourhood background and the nature of the surrounding urban environment. This would be crucial in the station design process.
iii. Results & Deliverables
iii. Results & Deliverables
Model
Model
The finished model of JW1 Gek Poh is a 28cm x 9cm model made out of 1/2mm PVC foam board for all components of the station, except for the louvre windows on the platform and concourse levels, which are made of transparency sheets. To display the urban context of the station, we drew out the surrounding buildings with respect to the scale of the station model. When constructing the station, the small components of each station had to be visualized first, then drew out on a paper with the dimensions that fit the rest of the station.
Poster
Poster
The finalized design of the station poster features both an attractive design and detailed information. The poster features information on time taken to travel to popular destinations in the west. It also features a rough shape of the JRL with listed examples on some of the stations. This will allow commuters to familiarise themselves with the new JRL line for a better travel experience.
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