/3. High speed Train station Technopolis

Design Brief

The planning project of the new technopole aims at creating a new area in the outskirts of Rabat in order to give a new dynamism to the region.

The first step of the project is to plan the new technopole: given the size of the land, a traditional planning method would be obsolete, for this a computational method would be more adequate, this one consists in distributing the points of interest and connecting them to the access points of the different program, following this model all the possible links are analyzed in order to optimize them to make the shortest links for pedestrians, these links will be adapted to the path of the users softening their path... this last one will constitute the separation between the full and the empty. The second step consists in creating an urban landmark and an exchange pole to link the technopole to its region, and constitute an urban suture between Salé Al Jadida and the latter.

About

Year : 2019

Authors : EL Forsi Mhamed , EL Yacoubi Abderrahmane, Khalil Kamal

Location : Technopolis Rabat Morocco

Type : Academic

Softwares : Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Revit, RhinoInsideRevit

The A1 freeway currently acts as an urban divide between Sala El Jadida and the technopoles, with a single bridge serving as the sole pedestrian connection between these areas. However, this bridge restricts pedestrian flows and hampers movement between the two poles. To address this issue, the station project aims to bridge the gap and facilitate user mobility while providing a range of activities.

The station design encourages users to take advantage of two different routes. The first is a looped route that offers various activities around it, creating an engaging environment for visitors. The second route is optimized for passengers who wish to reach the platform quickly without entering the leisure loop.

Drawing inspiration from the pedestrian trajectory, the station’s intricate form capitalizes on its strengths. It accommodates multiple types of movement and circulation through terraces, basements, and interconnected shops. This adaptable design ensures that visitors can access different areas of the station based on their needs, promoting convenience and a diverse range of experiences.