Architecture Department, Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
Inspired by Awadh Architecture
- Vol.36(9), September
- New Delhi Burda Media India Private Limited 2019
- 72-80p.
Incorporating the vernacular ‘Awadh’ architecture and design elements of Lucknow into the architecture of metro stations, the vocabulary and building materials are modern and contemporary but the heart beats find pulse from the art and history of Lucknow. The integration of entry/exit structures, design elements are used to harvest daylight and natural ventilation effectively, thereby making the metro stations and the depot energy efficient with lower carbon footprint. Rainwater harvesting is maximised and energy efficient technologies and novel systems like regenerative braking system in lifts and elevators have been used. The metro stations and depot are IGBC Platinum rated to provide green transportation.
The metro stations and structures are designed to ensure seamless integration with multimodal transportation, and smart city infrastructure to ensure last mile connectivity and provide a world-class public transportation facility to the masses.
Efforts have been made to make public spaces and transportation accessible to all as envisaged in Accessible India Campaign. There are adequate provisions of ramps and passage as per international standards and elimination of unnecessary level differences to ensure unhindered movement. To give impetus to traditional handloom, handicrafts, tourism and MSME sectors, artworks are installed depicting the finesse of artisans and rich heritage of this city. Thus, the artworks are not just artworks but a story, capturing in it an era, a history and countless dreams of the people of this city.