Pu n e E l e v a te d M e tr o

Pune Metro project has been undertaken by MAHA Metro, a SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) of Government of India and Government of Maharashtra. The project intends to develop world class metro stations and surrounding areas featuring the rich cultural heritage. Modern, Safe, Secured, Comfortable and an integrated public transport system for the city of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad will enhance the lifestyle of the citizens.

Organic station design

Role and Responsibility

I have worked in AYESA in capacity of anArchitect under the guidance of Chief Architect DamianAyala Lopez and MonikaAgrawal (H.O.D AYESA), AYESA is a Spanish architectural MNC specialized in infrastructure development. My role was of the team lead for Pune metro project which included 9 elevated metro stations PCMC to Range hill. I lead the team of three junior architects and five draughtsman. My responsibility was to be the face of AYESA in client meetings, Site visits and coordination with important contractors, General consultant, Structural and MEP team.

I worked on this project from scratch and done all the technical, fire egress calculation to construction drawing level. This project was very challenging in terms of site constraints, where the land acquisition is big issue for entry structures. As Pune is one of the big metro cities of India so we considered the prime status for station design. We proposed two design options for the project; one of which was conceptualized in organic form and other was in industrial form. The idea was to design the station such a way that it enhances the identity of the city. Although the facade is the soul of project but this project lacked in technological solutions.

Currently the station viaduct has been constructed and foundation of entry/exit level has started.

Form devlopment inspired from leaf structure