India’s first AC railway station: where did they go wrong?
Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) is India's first centrally air conditioned railway station, designed to look like an airport.
South Western Railways...
more... (SWR) spent 6 years and over 300 crores to build SMVT, so its disappointing to see how many issues there are with its design. At a first glance, the building looks like an airport, but as you get closer and start using the space you realize that it does a poor job of all the basics.
It’s difficult to reach, uncomfortable to wait at, and its confusing to navigate. Lots of space and material have been used but instead of creating value they feel incomplete and wasteful.
This video is an exploration of the 'Overengineering & underdesigning' trend that seems to dominate the urban construction industry right now. We argue that tools and policies have led to a construction style that builds spaces for vehicles, often at the cost of building for people. Buildings in this style tend to inconvenience people.
please wait...Translate to EnglishIndia's first AC railway station: where did they mess up?
Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) is India's first centrally air conditioned railway station, supposed to resemble an airport.
South Western Railways (SWR) took 6 years and over 300 crores to construct SMVT, but it's sad to see the numerous design flaws. At first sight, it looks like an airport, but once you're inside, you realize it's bad at the basics.
It's hard to get to, uncomfortable to wait in, and confusing to get around. Despite using a lot of space and materials, it feels incomplete and wasteful rather than adding any value.
This video delves into the current trend of 'Overengineering & underdesigning' in urban construction. We discuss how the focus on vehicles over people has led to inconvenient buildings.
please wait...Translate to HindiIndia ki pehli AC railway station: kaha chuk gaye?
Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bharat ki pehli centrally air conditioned railway station hai, jo ek airport jaise dikhai dene ke liye design kiya gaya hai.
South Western Railways (SWR) ne SMVT banane mein 6 saal aur 300 crore se zyada kharch kiya, isliye iski design mein itne saare issues dekhkar dil udas ho jata hai. Pehli nazar mein toh yeh building ek airport ki tarah dikhti hai, lekin jab aap paas aate hain aur space ka istemal karna shuru karte hain toh aapko realize hota hai ki yeh basic cheezon mein bekaar hai.
Yahaan pahunch pana mushkil hai, wait karna uncomfortable hai, aur navigation karna confusing hai. Bahut saara space aur material istemal kiya gaya hai lekin value create karne ke bajaye woh incomplete aur bekaar mehsoos hote hain.
Yeh video 'Overengineering & underdesigning' trend ka exploration hai jo aajkal shahri construction industry mein dominate kar raha hai. Hum keh rahe hain ki tools aur policies ne ek aise construction style ka janm diya hai jo vehicles ke liye space banata hai, aksar logon ke liye building karne ki cost par. Is style ke buildings logon ko pareshan karne ki tendency rakhte hain.
