International Journal of New Developments in Engineering and Society, 2024, 8(4); doi: 10.25236/IJNDES.2024.080408.
Wenjin Zhao1,2, Chunwei Yang1, Yanlan Guo1
1Academy of Fine Arts, Guangzhou College of Technology and Business, Hua Du District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510850, China
2City Graduate School, City University Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 46100, Malaysia
This study aims to enhance the walking experience in TOD projects by using landscape design to optimise the walking environment. It explores the use of the senses of sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste to create a more immersive and delightful experience for pedestrians. Focusing on three prominent Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) projects in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area: Hong Kong Central Station, Guangzhou East Station, and Shenzhen North Station, the study assesses the implementation and impact of five sensory designs in these three stations through on-site research. The study seeks to establish a comprehensive design framework for the initial and final sections of the rail transit pedestrian network in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Its objective is to improve the overall experience of pedestrians in the vicinity of rail transit stations and support the sustainable development of urban areas within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay (GBA) Area, providing practical insights for urban planners and professionals in the fields of architecture, urban design, and transportation.
Sensory design; TOD; Pedestrian environment
Wenjin Zhao, Chunwei Yang, Yanlan Guo. Sensory Design-Driven: Spatial Assessment of Pedestrian Landscapes in Railway Station Areas of Greater Bay Area. International Journal of New Developments in Engineering and Society (2024) Vol.8, Issue 4: 62-69. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDES.2024.080408.
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